1. an official count of the population of a country or region, typically including demographic information

Examples

• The U.S. census is conducted every ten years.
• According to the latest census, the city’s population has grown by 15%.
• Census workers went door-to-door to collect information from residents.
• The census data revealed significant demographic changes in the region.
• Businesses use census information to make decisions about where to locate stores.
• The government uses census results to determine congressional representation.
• Participation in the census is required by law in most countries.