decennial
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Typically, states create new congressional maps every 10 years, in line with the national decennial census.
From Slate ● May 14, 2026
So far, India has redrawn parliamentary seats three times based on the decennial census in 1951, 1961 and 1971.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
The decennial has brought a wave of collective nostalgia for matte makeup, skinny jeans and Rihanna songs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Redrawing of congressional districts typically occurs after the decennial census to reflect population shifts across the nation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2025
For the next two decennial censuses he acted as assistant-commissioner; for that of 1871 he was a commissioner, and he wrote the greater part of the reports of all.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various
