The census is a count of those living in the United States and in its territories: Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

How the U.S. government measures race has changed substantially since censuses began in 1790. Today, Americans differ on whether the government should ask about race.

Are you familiar with the U.S. Census? The data collection that provides information on the country’s population has been the topic of discussion as President Donald Trump calls for a major change in ...

The U.S. Census Bureau released its first version of the 2030 Census Operational Plan, which outlines the framework to conduct the nation's next decennial population and housing count. The document, ...

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with John Bisognano, president of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, about efforts to remap congressional districts, and what President Trump's proposed new ...