Synonyms of census

census

noun

ˈsen(t)-səs 

as in count

a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added

a thorough census of all the grizzly bears living within the national park

Synonyms & Similar Words

• count
• tally
• score
• amount
• total
• whole
• tale
• sum
• recount
• gross

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of census

Normally, congressional boundaries are redrawn every 10 years to reflect population changes uncovered in the decennial census. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026

The quiet coastal village rests along the Alentejo Coast and is home to nearly 1,500 year-round residents, as of the 2021 census. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Haiti’s last census Haiti’s last nationwide census was conducted in 2003, and the country’s demographics have undergone dramatic shifts since. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Looking solely at the city of Charlotte, 20,731 people became residents between July 2024 to July 2025, according to census data. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026