decennial

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Typically, states create new congressional maps every 10 years, in line with the national decennial census.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

So far, India has redrawn parliamentary seats three times based on the decennial census in 1951, 1961 and 1971.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

To revise the directive in time for the 2030 decennial census, the Census Bureau by statute has until April 1, 2027, to advise Congress of the changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Redrawing of congressional districts typically occurs after the decennial census to reflect population shifts across the nation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

We also observe that the percentage of decennial increase gradually decreased from 1234 per cent. to 69.7 per cent.

From Japan and the California Problem by Iyenaga, Toyokichi