In fact, so many people self-identified as Jedis that the U. K.'s Charity Commission was soon asked to rule on whether it was, in fact, a legitimate religion in the country. (The commission ultimately said "no" to giving Jediism an official status, at least for now.)
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A. In fact, so many people self-identified as Jedis that the U. K.'s Charity Commission was soon asked to rule on whether it was, in fact, a legitimate religion in the country. (The commission ultimately said "no" to giving Jediism an official status, at least for now.)
B. In the United States, census data is used for more than basic population information and assigning the correct number of congressional representatives. Having accurate information about who lives where can also come in handy when emergencies hit.
C. Other countries around the world, like Canada and Australia, saw a similar though smaller trend in self-declared Jedi knights. It was unclear whether this was merely fans of the movies showing their devotion, or the true emergence of a new religious faith. Whatever the case, the response seems to be on the decline in recent years.
D. Knowing who is where also helps the government account for changes after a disaster. Census data can help keep track of how people are doing — or where they are moving to — after they are evacuated.