= United States Census = The '''United States Census''' is a decennial survey operated by the U.S. Census Bureau to establish demographic information about the nation's population. <> ---- == Design == The census is conducted every 10 years. ---- == History == The first censuses in the United States were administered by U.S. marshalls. The '''Census Office''' was established in 1840 to centralize this administration. ---- CategoryRicottone