US Census Bureau

The Census Bureau is the federal government’s largest statistical agency. We are dedicated to providing current facts and figures about America’s people, places, and economy. Federal law protects the confidentiality of all the information the Census Bureau collects. Our Mission The Census Bureau’s mission is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. Our Authority The Census Bureau operates under Title 13 and Title 26 of the U.S. Code. Our Goal Our goal is to provide the best mix of timeliness, relevancy, quality and cost for the data we collect and services we provide.