The United States Census Bureau, an agency within the United States Department of Commerce, has an annual budget of approximately $7.64 billion for the fiscal year 2023. The budget supports the Bureau's mission to conduct censuses, surveys, and other statistical activities that provide data about the population and economy of the United States.
The budget includes funding for various programs and activities, such as:
- Conducting the decennial census, which takes place every 10 years to count the population of the United States.
- Conducting other surveys, such as the American Community Survey, which provides annual estimates of social, economic, housing, and demographic characteristics for the nation and its communities.
- Developing and maintaining statistical databases and disseminating data to the public and government agencies.
- Conducting research and statistical analysis to support the development and implementation of policies and programs.
- Providing technical assistance and training to other government agencies and organizations in statistical methods and techniques.