census

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From the 1970s onwards, the census took on a distinctly socio-economic lens.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

India's transgender population was estimated at nearly 500,000 in the 2011 census, although activists say stigma and underreporting mask the true figure.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Nine out of 10 residents say their city is unsafe, according to census data, more than in any other municipality in Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

It said the funding had been allocated based on census data, reflecting where the greatest need was.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Madison countered that centrality could be measured demographically as well as geographically, so they should await the results of the census of 1790 before deciding.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis