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Originally Posted by Rebel Pirate
Does anyone know how the census bureau estimates population? For instance, Mrs. Pirate and I bought our house in TV - but don't live there. So, right now it may be occupied by 4 people during 'high rental season' or by no one during the 'off season'. Are estimates based on how many individuals are named on the deed?
Just curious...  |
They first count the number of fingers and toes on each individual, then divide by 3 at each home, afterwhich they go to Publix and count the number people in checkout lines while at the same time another worker counts the number of flushes in home toilets occurring at the same time. Then they factor in the 1000 ways to figure your social security check and divide the number of tires on your red car by 3. The people shopping at Sweetbay are not included as they are used to get the 'average' since no one in the government really wants a correct number as it would mess up the laws regarding redistricting on the books. Simple standard government procedure.
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