The census determines more than $1.5 trillion a year in federal money. That’s according to a new report from George Washington University.
The census, conducted every 10 years, counts every person living in the United States. And an accurate count can get Georgia its share of that capital.
The money goes to state and local governments, nonprofits and businesses. It funds programs such as student loans, Medicaid and Head Start.
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