Population Characteristics in the U.S.: U.S. Population Resources
Selected resources originating from Census data including population statistics, social characteristics and economic condition in the United States.
About this guide
Guide content supports the teaching and research goals of multiple departments on campus. Content represents a non-exhaustive selection of essential resources and tools for engaging a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints.
Apportionment
The Constitutional basis for conducting the decennial census is to reapportion the U.S. House of Representatives. Apportionment is the process of dividing the 435 memberships, or seats, in the U.S. House of Representatives among the 50 states.
Key Resources
This guide is not intended to be a complete listing of Census materials in the UI Libraries' collection. It is a quick guide to significant Census information.
