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Why did Census 2000 ask the question on age?

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Why did Census 2000 ask the question on age?

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The Census Bureau collects age data to support two basic activities: • Legislative redistricting and • Allocating funds from federal programs to targeted age groups. For example, age data are used in calculating the proportion of school-age children in poverty for each school district for allocating federal funds to assist educationally disadvantaged children. The Department of Veterans Affairs uses age data to develop state projections on the need for hospitals, nursing homes, cemeteries, and other services for veterans. Communities can use census age data to aid them in making informed decisions about how to meet the needs of their older and their younger citizens. Researchers can use these data in their research on school-age children and many other age-related topics. Business owners can use these data in planning a new business around the needs of a certain age group in the community.