1930 United States Census facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fifteenth Census of the United States
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General Information
Date Taken	April 1, 1930
Total U.S. Population	122,775,046
Percent Change	13.7%
Most Populous State	New York 12,588,066
Least Populous State	Nevada 91,058
Population Schedule
Indian Census Roll

The Fifteenth United States Census was a big count of all the people living in the United States in 1930. It was carried out by the Census Bureau starting on April 1, 1930. This important survey found that 122,775,046 people lived in the U.S. at that time.

This number showed a 13.7% increase in population since the last count, which was the 1920 Census. The census helps the government understand how many people live in different areas. It also helps them decide where to build schools, hospitals, and roads.

What is a Census?

A census is like a giant survey that counts everyone in a country. It happens every ten years in the United States. The main goal is to find out how many people live in each state. This information is used to decide how many representatives each state gets in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Why is the Census Important?

The census is super important for many reasons.

• It helps share out money for public services.
• It helps plan for the future, like where new schools are needed.
• It shows how the country's population is changing over time.
• It helps businesses decide where to open new stores.

Counting Everyone in 1930

In 1930, census takers went door-to-door to collect information. They asked questions about each person in a household. This included their name, age, where they were born, and their job.

Life in 1930

The 1930 Census happened during a tough time in American history. This period was known as the Great Depression. Many people were struggling to find jobs and make a living. The census helped show how these hard times affected where people lived and how families were structured.

Population Changes

The census showed that New York was the state with the most people. It had over 12.5 million residents. On the other hand, Nevada was the least populated state. It had just over 91,000 people. These numbers helped leaders understand how people were moving around the country.

How Information Was Collected

Census takers used special forms called "Population Schedules." These forms had spaces for all the details about each person. They also had a separate "Indian Census Roll" for Native American communities. This helped make sure everyone was counted.

The Census Bureau's Role

The Census Bureau is the government agency in charge of the census. They plan how to count everyone and then collect and organize all the data. Their work helps create a clear picture of the country's population.

See also

In Spanish: Censo de los Estados Unidos de 1930 para niños