ACRL Keeping Up With CensusThe Census, conducted once every ten years, is the constitutionally-required count of every resident in the United States. This count is critical for communities and a multitude of federally-funded programs, including those in higher education. It determines the allocation of over $800 billion for essential programs, such as financial aid (including Pell Grants); improvements to campus buildings, labs, and classrooms; food assistance; the Library Services and Technology Act; Medicare; and numerous social and health programs. Census data determines representation in Congress and the Electoral College, as well as in state and local government. ...