Delaware County, Indiana

Census Demographics

Demographics or demographic data are selected population characteristics used in government such as race, age, income, disabilities, home ownership, employment status and travel time to work.  Much of this data comes from the United States Census, the Census of Agriculture and the Economic Census.  A census is a procedure for acquiring information about every individual in a society.  In the United States a census is taken every ten years.  Statistical data is supplemented by sampling in which information is only obtained from a subset of the population.  In addition to playing its part in democracy, census data is commonly used in research, business marketing and planning.,  It is widely recognized that population and housing statistics gained through a census are necessary for the planning of any society.    

Census Tracts