The term 'population count' is often used in reference to a CENSUS, which is an official count of the population of a given area. A CENSUS is typically conducted by a government body and is used to determine the number of people living in a certain area. The term 'CENSUS' is derived from the Latin word 'censere, ' which means 'to estimate.' The term 'population count' is often used interchangeably with 'CENSUS' to refer to the same process.