1900 United States Census

In the year 1900, special helpers called enumerators went all over the United States. Their job was super important: to count every single person living in the country! They knocked on doors, asked questions, and wrote down names, ages, and where people were born. It was like a giant game of hide-and-seek, but with people instead of toys!

Back in 1900, most people lived in cities or on farms. Cities were growing super fast, with lots of new buildings popping up like mushrooms. Farms were still very important, with people growing food for everyone. The United States was a big place, and these helpers had to travel far and wide to make sure they didn't miss anyone, from busy cities to quiet country roads.

The census takers asked lots of questions! They wanted to know how old everyone was, if they were a boy or a girl, and where their parents were born. They also asked if people could read and write, and what kind of work they did. This helped everyone understand who lived in America and what life was like for them.

This big count helped the government know how many people needed schools, how many houses to build, and how many roads to make. It was like getting a giant report card for the whole country! Knowing these numbers helped make sure everyone had what they needed. Plus, it tells us today what America was like way back then!