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## 1820

The 1820 census built on the questions asked in 1810.  The age questions were the same, except for the addition of a 16 - 18 years category for males.
                        - The number of free White males and females aged, respectively:                               - under 10 years of age
                          - of 10 years but under 16 years
                          - of 16 years but under 18 years (for males)
                          - of 16 years but under 26 years (for males)
                          - of 16 years but under 26 years (for females)
                          - of 26 years but under 45 years
                          - 45 years and upward
                        - The number of male and female slaves aged, respectively:                               - under 14 years of age
                          - of 14 years but under 26 years
                          - of 26 years but under 45 years
                          - 45 years and upwards
                        - The number of free colored males and females aged, respectively:                               - under 14 years of age
                          - of 14 years but under 26 years
                          - of 26 years but under 45 years
                          - 45 years and upwards
                        - Number of foreigners not naturalized
                        - Number of persons (including slaves) engaged in agriculture, commerce, and manufactures

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