Census Data
/ˈsɛn.səs ˈdeɪ.tə/
Definitions
- (n.) Aggregated demographic, economic, and social statistics collected systematically by governmental authority for legal, regulatory, and policy purposes.
The court relied on the census data to evaluate districting claims of population equality.
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Commentary
Legal use of census data often informs redistricting, enforcement of voting rights, and resource allocation.
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