1980 United States Census facts for kids
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| Date Taken | April 1, 1980 |
| Total U.S. Population | 226,545,805 |
| Percent Change |  11.4% |
| Most Populous State | California 23,699,000 |
| Least Populous State | Alaska 400,000 |
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The Twentieth United States Census was a big count of all the people living in the United States. It was done by a special group called the Census Bureau. This important count happened on April 1, 1980.
The census found that 226,545,805 people lived in the United States. This was a jump of 11.4 percent from the last count in 1970. Counting everyone helps the government make important decisions.
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What Was Different About This Census?
The 1980 Census was special for a few reasons. It was the first time the census did not ask for the name of the "head of household." Instead, it asked for the name of "Person 1." This change helped to be more fair to all adults in a home.
The Long Form and Its Questions
About 16 percent of homes received a "long form" of the 1980 census. This form had more than 100 questions. It asked about many things, like how many people lived there. It also asked about jobs, education, and how people traveled to work.
The long form helped gather detailed information. This data was used to understand communities better. It also helped decide where to build schools or hospitals.
Images for kids
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A map showing the population change of each US State by percentage.
See also
In Spanish: Censo de los Estados Unidos de 1980 para niños
