What is another word for bureau of the census?
Pronunciation: [bjˈʊ͡əɹə͡ʊ ɒvðə sˈɛnsəs] (IPA) 
The Bureau of the Census, a component of the United States Department of Commerce, is also known by a few different names. One of the most common synonyms for the Bureau of the Census is simply "the census," which refers to the decennial survey of the population that the bureau conducts. The bureau is also sometimes called "the Census Bureau" or "the US Census Bureau" to distinguish it from other government offices that may have census-related responsibilities. Additionally, some people may refer to the bureau more informally as simply "the census folks" or "the census people." Despite these variations in terminology, the Bureau of the Census remains the primary source of demographic data for the United States government and the general public.
