Using Census Data (Part Three)

Is the Census senseless?

Here's the next installment of a series of facts to help us understand why the 2010 Census is so important.

How else are Census data used?

• Developing "intelligent" maps for government and business.
• Providing proof of age, relationship, or residence certificates provided by the Census Bureau.
• Distributing medical research.
• Reapportioning seats in the House of Representatives.
• Planning and researching for media as backup for news stories.
• Providing evidence in litigation involving land use, voting rights, and equal opportunity.
• Drawing school district boundaries.
• Planning budgets for government at all levels.
• Spotting trends in the economic well-being of the nation.
• Planning for public transportation services.

More to come. 

Source: United States Census Bureau