U.S. Census Bureau Data
U.S. Census Bureau Data
Test your students’ knowledge on how much they know about the people, places, and economy of the United States, as well as the work of the U.S. Census Bureau.
From Diplomas to Degrees: Exploring U.S. Education Statistics
Has the percentage of adults who completed high school in the last 10 years increased or decreased? What was the average annual salary of workers with a bachelor’s degree? Test your knowledge on these and a variety of other educational statistics powered by Census Bureau data.
Scavenger Hunt: Where Is Gina the Geographer?
Gina the Geographer has escaped to a secret location. It’s your mission to find her and bring her back to school! Put your geography skills to the test and use these census data-powered clues about landmarks, weather, population, and more to figure out where Gina’s hiding.
Learn About U.S. Holidays With Census Bureau Data!
Do you know how many hobby, toy, and game stores there are in the U.S. or which three states have the most chocolate makers? Get into the holiday spirit year-round with this Kahoot that ties U.S. Census Bureau statistics to holidays celebrated across the U.S.
Census Challenge: How Well Do You Know U.S. People and Places?
Test your knowledge of people and places across the United States with this informative SIS quiz. Take some time to learn about topics including populations such as veterans and people 65 and older, median household income, and more.
How Well Do You Know the U.S. Census Bureau? (Elementary school version)
The U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about America’s people, places, and economy. Have fun playing this game and learn why the Census Bureau’s mission matters!
How Well Do You Know the U.S. Census Bureau? (Middle/high school version)
The U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about America’s people, places, and economy. Have fun playing this game and learn why the Census Bureau’s mission matters!
Exploring American History With Census Bureau Data!
Discover when the first census took place, how the once-a-decade population count relates to the U.S. Constitution, how our country’s population changed from the first census to 2020, and more.
Visualizing Census Bureau Data
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” and it’s also a great tool for understanding complex datasets. Try your luck at identifying demographic and socioeconomic trends found in U.S. Census Bureau statistics. This game reveals the quiz answers alongside charts, graphs, and maps to help you visualize the big picture. Perhaps you’ll spot other trends, outliers, and patterns in the data.
From Rollercoasters to Chocolate Bars: Learn About U.S. Businesses!
Have you ever wondered how many amusement parks there are in the United States? What about candy and nut stores? Test your knowledge about U.S. businesses with this fun quiz! Find more interesting facts and worksheets at: https://www.census.gov/schools
Then and Now: A Look Back at the 1950 Census
Have you ever wondered what the U.S. population was in 1950? What about how many women were in the workplace or the average family income? Learn more about U.S. life in the 1950s with our “Then and Now” game comparing life then with life today. (Hint: Use our “Exploring the 1950 Census Fun Facts” for answer clues!) https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/fun-facts/1950-Census.html