New and Improved Annual Business Reports by the Census Bureau. Kalel Carkeek, Impact Investing Intern, American University.
The Census Bureau The Census Bureau’s purpose is to collect data about people and the economy. Most people know it as that survey in the mail every 10 years that gets the population count. The survey is used to determine the appropriate number of congressional seats for each state. It is also used for school district assignments and legislature districts. In addition, it is used to “distribute $675 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year” (Census). This money goes to education, transportation, public health, neighborhood, improvements and much, much more. Problems With Census The Census taken every 10 years has been using methods similar to those used decades ago. Filling in the census paper sent by mail, if you don’t answer, a census worker will appear at your door to get the information. Even with this personalized approach, there are still many problems like natural disasters that may cause people to miss responding....