Census Bureau Launches "How Do We Know?" Historical Infographic in Honor of Independence Day

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As we celebrate this Independence Day, we reflect on how our Founding Fathers enshrined the importance of statistics in our Constitution as a vital tool for measuring our people, places and economy. Since 1790, the U.S. Census has been much more than a simple head count; it has charted the growth and composition of our nation. The questions have evolved over time to address our changing needs. Today, the Decennial Census, the Economic Census and the American Community Survey give Congress and community leaders the information they need to make informed decisions that shape our democracy. These statistics are how we know how our country is doing.

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This summer, the Census Bureau will launch more infographics and interactive features that will provide a look at "How Do We Know?" Visit http://www.census.gov/how to view today's infographic and to learn more about "How Do We Know?" Follow @uscensusbureau on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Pinterest (#HowDoWeKnow) for updates.

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