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

The measure would require the Independent Redistricting Commission and Colorado Supreme Court to approve any changes to congressional districts that happen off cycle (not after a census). — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

The proposal also says that the Census Bureau could add an immigration status question to the census' short-form questionnaire. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Pull school enrollment, median age and gender balance for the census tract instead of trusting whatever label the last market report put on the town. — Ken Lundin, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

The census reflects what participating members report rather than a registry of every procedure. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026