1980 United States Census facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Twentieth Censusof the United States |
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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 done by the Census Bureau. It found the population of the United States to be 226,545,805. It was an increase of 11.4 percent from the 1970 Census.
It was the first census not to ask for the name of the "head of household." About 16 percent of households received a "long form" of the 1980 census. It had over 100 questions.
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
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