Title 13, CensusRelease 119-102
§195 Use of Sampling
Title 13 › CHAPTER 5 — CENSUSES › SUBCHAPTER V — GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE, PRELIMINARY AND SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS, AND USE OF SAMPLING › § 195
Summary
The Secretary must allow using the statistical method called sampling, if possible, except when counting people to decide congressional seats per State.
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Title 13, §195
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Except for the determination of population for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall, if he considers it feasible, authorize the use of the statistical method known as “sampling” in carrying out the provisions of this title.
Legislative History
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Amendments
1976—Pub. L. 94–521 substituted “for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, the Secretary shall, if he considers it feasible” for “for apportionment purposes, the Secretary may, where he deems it appropriate”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 1976 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 94–521 effective Oct. 17, 1976, see section 17 of Pub. L. 94–521, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
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Citation
13 U.S.C. § 195
Title 13, Census
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102