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Understanding Geographic Relationships: Counties, Places, Tracts and More

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Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock A locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Geography is at the center of taking a census. We do not just count people; we count people where they live. Geography is important because it is the basis for taking a census and for tabulating census data. The Census Bureau also maintains unique geographic areas that other local, state and federal agencies use. Unders

Understanding Geographic Relationships: Counties, Places, Tracts and More Celebrating 250 Years of Measuring America's People and Economy Learn more. Understanding Geographic Relationships: Counties, Places, Tracts and More Skip Navigation Within Census Blogs --> Understanding Geographic Relationships: Counties, Places, Tracts and More July 31, 2014 Written by: Katy Rossiter Geography is at the center of taking a census. We do not just count people; we count people where they live. Geography is important because it is the basis for taking a census and for tabulating census data. The Census Bur

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