Census 2020 in Cleveland

At any given time, the U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a variety of surveys and population estimates for the entire nation down to neighborhoods. These survey-based estimates—such as the American Community Survey (ACS)—can provide useful, frequent insights into demographic and social trends in between census years. However, the less frequent Decennial Censuses are the only accurate and precise total count of population reported down to every single block. It is the foundation of our representational government, as Census results inform per-capita political apportionment, redistricting, federal funding, business decisions, public health, transportation, and countless more. For the Decennial Census, the Census Bureau only collects the most basic information about people by age, race, and sex. It also gathers information on household type and ownership. Starting with the 2010 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau stopped collecting more detailed information for the Decennial Census (previously called the long form). All the long form topics—like occupation, income, nationality, commute time, education, etc.—are collected through the American Community Survey on a rolling basis by random samples. Data Glossary This content is based on U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Census data analyzed by City Planning. This application uses the following dataset(s): Census 2020 Cleveland dataset Contacts Cleveland City Planning Commission