Demographic information of your community can be obtained from the:

• A. City utility bills
• B. County tax commission
• C. United States Census
• D. Community outreach office

Answer: (C)

Official demographic information for a community is gathered from the United States Census. The Census is designed to count every person and collect standard details such as age, sex, race, household composition, and housing status. This makes it the authoritative, standardized data source used for planning, representation, and funding decisions, with data that is publicly available and comparable across communities. While local sources like utility bills, tax records, or outreach efforts can offer useful context, they do not provide the same comprehensive, official snapshot that the Census provides. The decennial census gives a full population snapshot every ten years, and the American Community Survey adds more frequent updates to keep the data current.