U.S. Census

The U.S. Census Bureau surveys American households, business, schools and other areas of life to provide a statistical picture of the United States. This page will house all of the census stories written by The Oklahoman staff as well as data pieces and important links.

Census 2010: The changing face of Oklahoma's families

News | Updated: Sun, Jul 17, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

The number of nuclear families in the state fell in the last decade as other types of family structures grew, according to an analysis of census data.
Adopted siblings find stability in gay couple's home
Seniors find themselves raising grandchildren More Census

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U.S. Census stories from NewsOK and The Oklahoman

Blacks voted at higher rate than whites in 2012 presidential election, U.S. Census report says May 09, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Black participation higher for the first time since Census Bureau has been tracking voting by race; in Oklahoma, white participation is slightly higher. Read More
Birthrate among Oklahoma's single women topped national average, U.S. Census says May 02, 2013 U.S. Census Bureau report links single motherhood to poverty and lack of education, while a separate federal agency says trend of unmarried birthrate has reversed in recent years Read More
Oklahoma City metro area continued growth last year and closed in on 1.3 million people March 14, 2013 New Census Bureau estimates show Oklahoma City metro-area growth was twice that of statewide growth, and some western Oklahoma energy boom areas were among fastest-growing in nation Read More
Lincoln County officials hope to extend penny sales tax for five years February 10, 2013 A penny sales tax approved in 1999 is up for extension on Tuesday. At more than $200,000 in revenue per month, one county commissioner said the tax is essential to maintaining roads, bridges and other county property. Read More
More Oklahomans needed public assistance in 2011, Census Bureau says November 28, 2012 Despite the falling unemployment rate in Oklahoma, more people needed food stamps and welfare assistance. Read More