In addition, the government provides input to the questionnaire content and helps with publicity. The Virgin Islands provides statistics at the island level. Summary data are provided for operator characteristics. The Federal Emergency Management Agency uses the data to help in assessment of damages due to natural disasters. The Department of Interior uses data to assess programs and legislation.
Many local programs use census data as a benchmark for designing and evaluating surveys.
Private industry uses census statistics to provide a more effective production and distribution system for the agricultural community.