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                            Learn About the Decennial Census
                        
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                            Census 101 for Students
                        
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 Earth Day Fun Facts

            Earth Day is recognized every year to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire an appreciation for the environment. Women’s History Month Fun Facts

            March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate the advances American women have made through the decades with statistics on voting, STEM careers and more. St. Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month Fun Facts

            Celebrate all things Irish with this St. Patrick’s Day and Irish-American Heritage Month handout highlighting associated U.S. Census Bureau facts and figures. Black (African American) History Month Fun Facts

            Discover more about this observance by downloading our new Black History handout for students. Then, view the teaching guide for activity ideas for all grades. Valentine's Day Fun Facts

            To celebrate this holiday, this Valentine's Day Fun Facts offers a range of information including statistics on chocolates, flowers and more. Holiday Season Fun Facts

            This festive season is a time for celebrating, gift giving, reflection, and thanks. The Census Bureau presents these holiday-related facts from its collection. Thanksgiving Day Fun Facts

            In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony — held a 3-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Fun Facts

            Discover more about this observance with our new AIAN handout for students. Then, view the teaching guide with cool activity ideas for every grade level. Halloween Fun Facts

            This Halloween Fun Facts shares data associated with the spooky holiday. Hispanic Heritage Month Fun Facts

            The Hispanic population of the United States in 2022 constitutes roughly one out five of the nation’s total population. Learn more about this population. Constitution Day Fun Facts

            On February 29, 1952, Congress designated September 17 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Did you know that the census is written into the Constitution? Back to School Fun Facts

            As the nation gears up for another year of learning, discover interesting school-related facts with our Back to School Fun Facts. Fourth of July Fun Facts

            This most American of holidays will be marked with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings. Father's Day Fun Facts

            Use our Father's Day Fun Facts and Teaching Guide to celebrate the occasion with your students. Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

            Learn more about Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by downloading this handout for students. Then, view the teaching guide for activity ideas. Mother's Day Fun Facts

            The Mother’s Day Fun Facts offers interesting data related to the holiday. Explore these fun facts to learn more about mothers in the U.S. Fun Facts: Exploring the 1950 Census

            Step back in time with this special edition Fun Facts for the 1950 Census. This handout offers a range of statistics about American life in the 1950s.
 
 
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