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

According to the latest national census, 57% of Brazilians are Catholic and 27% are evangelical. — John Thomas Iii, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026

During his two terms, from 2002 to 2006, Brazil saw rising employment, a higher minimum wage and a major expansion of consumer power among poorer Brazilians, according to Brazil’s official census. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Roughly 96,000 people work in Burbank, while 54,000 work in El Segundo, 2024 census data show. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Traditionally, lawmakers redrew congressional lines every decade after a census. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026