U.S. Census Bureau Budget Overview for Fiscal Year 2023

The United States Census Bureau, an agency within the Department of Commerce, received an annual budget of $7.64 billion for Fiscal Year 2023. This funding sustains the Bureau's core mission: collecting, analyzing, and disseminating demographic and economic data about the nation.

Key Budget Allocations

• Decennial Census: Planning and execution of the constitutionally mandated 10-year population count.
• American Community Survey (ACS): Annual survey providing detailed social, economic, housing, and demographic estimates for communities nationwide.
• Statistical Infrastructure: Development and maintenance of databases, data dissemination platforms, and research on statistical methodologies.
• Technical Assistance & Training: Support for other federal, state, and local agencies in data collection and analysis techniques.

The budget ensures the production of trusted data that guides congressional apportionment, federal funding distribution, business decisions, and academic research.