Laserfiche WebLink
y~All A R E N S U S <br />DX~ U..SED.-_' <br />Census dnta are wide9y tand wise►y used. <br />Determining congressional seats and federal funding is just a <br />hint of the many important uses of census data. Take a look <br />at examples below and refer to the appendix for even more <br />uses of census data. (See Appendix A: 50 Ways Census Data <br />Are Used.) <br />■ The federal government uses population data to <br />allocate funds in a number of areas: <br />• Title 1 grants to educational agencies <br />(school districts across the nation) <br />• Head Start programs <br />• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (food grants) <br />• Public transportation <br />• Road rehabilitation and construction <br />• Programs for the elderly <br />• Emergency food and shelter <br />• Empowerment zones <br />• The data help the private sector as well as state and <br />federal governments determine where jobs and job <br />programs are needed. <br />■ Census data help potential homeowners research prop- <br />erty values, median income, and other demographic <br />information about a particular community. <br />■ Corporations use population data for market research to <br />determine locations for commercial enterprises, such as <br />food stores, pharmacies, and other essential services. <br />6 2010 Census Complete Count Committee Guide <br />200 <br /> <br />