Definition

Noun: - A specific agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce: The Bureau of the Census is the principal agency of the U.S. federal statistical system responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. Its primary legal mandate is to conduct the decennial census of population and housing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Bureau of the Census released new population estimates for the county.
  • Data from the Bureau of the Census is used to allocate federal funding to states.

Advanced Usage

• "Bureau of the Census data": Refers to the statistical information collected and published by this agency.
  • Researchers rely on Bureau of the Census data for their demographic studies.

Variants and Related Words

• Census Bureau (n): A common, official alternative name for the same agency.
  • You can find that statistic on the Census Bureau's website.
• U.S. Census Bureau (n): The full, formal name often used for clarity.
  • The U.S. Census Bureau conducts surveys throughout the decade.

Synonyms

• Census Bureau: The most direct and commonly used synonym.
• U.S. Census Bureau: A more formal synonym specifying the country.

Related Phrases

• To conduct a census: The primary action performed by the Bureau of the Census.
  • The Bureau of the Census is tasked with conducting a census every ten years.

Noun

1. the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States