The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census of the United States every 10 years, going all the way back to 1790. The data collected during the census is used in a variety of ways that affect decisions regarding community services provided to residents and the distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year. This funding supports local programs for schools, health care, community assistance, infrastructure, and other important needs. The census also determines the number of representatives each state will have in Congress. For more information about the Census and to find out how important it is to Alabama click on the link below https://census.alabama.gov/what-is-the-census/
