decennial

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To revise the directive in time for the 2030 decennial census, the Census Bureau by statute has until April 1, 2027, to advise Congress of the changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

When will it issue its maps after the decennial census?

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

Redrawing of congressional districts typically occurs after the decennial census to reflect population shifts across the nation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

The census is a constitutionally required decennial count of the population.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2024

After each decennial census is taken a new apportionment is made by Congress on the basis of the new population.

From Government in the United States National, State and Local by Garner, James Wilford