how often do we do the census
Quick Answer. There are three different federal censuses taken at intervals of 5 or 10 years. The Population and Housing Census is taken once every 10 years. The Economic Census and the Census of Governments are each taken every 5 years. Continue Reading.
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.
Best Answer: Every ten years in the UK it's done in the first year of the decade, starting with 1801 - 2001. 1801 10th March Little use for Genealogy. 1811 27th May Little use for Genealogy. 1821 28th May Little use for Genealogy. 1831 30th May Little use for Genealogy. 1939 29th Sept For issue of ID cards - except service personnel.