1810 United States Census facts for kids
The United States Census of 1810 was the third time the United States counted all its people. This important count happened on August 6, 1810. It helped the government understand how many people lived in the country and where they were.
Counting the People in 1810
The 1810 Census found that 7,239,881 people were living in the United States. This was a big jump from the previous counts. A census helps the government make important decisions. For example, it helps decide how many representatives each state gets in Congress.
Who Was Counted?
Everyone living in the country was counted. This included people who were free and people who were not free. About 1,191,362 people counted in 1810 were enslaved. They were not free to make their own choices.
New States and Lost Records
The 1810 Census included one new state: Louisiana. This state had just joined the United States.
Sadly, some of the original census records from 1810 have been lost over time. This means we don't have all the details for certain areas. The records that were lost or destroyed include those for:
Even with some records missing, the 1810 Census gives us a good idea of what the United States was like back then. It shows how the country was growing and changing.
See also
In Spanish: Censo de los Estados Unidos de 1810 para niños
