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Esri Redistricting Solution Now Includes 2020 Census Data

GISuser — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:20:10 +0000

Updated Software Meets Demand from Communities Redrawing Boundaries ahead of Elections REDLANDS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US states, counties, cities, and towns are embarking on the task of reshaping political boundaries based on the latest population figures released every 10 years. Helping to facilitate the creation of those new district maps through its software is Esri, the global leader […]

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Census Bureau Delivers 2020 Census Redistricting Data in Easier-to-Use Format

GISuser — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:37:28 +0000

WASHINGTON–The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File to states and the public in an easier-to-use format. “We are excited to be able to provide these data to the public in a format that’s easier to use” Tweet this These data are now available on data.census.gov. They are identical […]

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New Census Data on Poverty, Income, and Health Coverage Show Need for Robust Federal Recovery Package

GISuser — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:13:00 +0000

The economic loss and hardship of COVID-19 and its new variants are far from over for Pennsylvania communities – particularly Pennsylvanians of color and those with low incomes. The need for strong public investments that grow the economy, protect families, and reduce racial and economic inequalities remain as critical today as they were a year […]

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Official Census 2020 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data Released for Use with Maptitude for Redistricting 2021

GISuser — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:28:03 +0000

Caliper Corporation has made the first 2020 Census data available for download to its Maptitude for Redistricting users. Maptitude for Redistricting users are the first in the country to receive the official redistricting Census data in a form that they can use directly without considerable further processing. The data have been made available to Maptitude […]

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Interactive Apportionment Map Preview Now Available

Editor — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 23:12:22 +0000

MARCH 22, 2021 — The U.S. Census Bureau launched a new online map today ahead of the 2020 Census apportionment results release. The “Historical Apportionment Data Map” currently displays apportionment results for each census from 1910 to 2010. 2020 Census apportionment results will be added to the map as they become available. Apportionment is the process of dividing […]

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US Census Director blog – 2020: A Year in Review

Editor — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:38:27 +0000

Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director, US Census Bureau, has shared a blog titled “2020: A Year in Review” In this blog Dillingham shared a list of some of the noteworthy accomplishments of the Bureau. ” We could fill pages with our accomplishments, but I would like to highlight some of significant importance as we review the year.” […]

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Census Bureau Releases New Demographic Data on Nonemployer Businesses

Editor — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:26:38 +0000

DEC. 17, 2020 — The U.S. Census Bureau today released a new annual data product that provides demographic characteristics for nonemployer businesses in the United States. The new product, known as the Nonemployer Statistics by Demographics (NES-D), replaces the nonemployer component of the Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners (SBO), which was conducted every five years. NES-D […]

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Census Bureau Releases International Population Estimates and Projections

Editor — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:53:54 +0000

DEC. 15, 2020 — The U.S. Census Bureau today released new population estimates and projections for over 200 countries and areas through the year 2100. These data are available from the redesigned International Data Base (IDB) web tool. The IDB consists of estimates and projections of demographic indicators, including population size and growth (by sex and single […]

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Census Bureau Hosts Virtual Summit to Highlight Data Innovations

Editor — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 04:27:41 +0000

The U.S. Census Bureau is celebrating the fifth anniversary of The Opportunity Project (TOP) at its first-ever three day virtual conference, featuring more than 35 new products from the Census Bureau and industry collaborators. There will be 24 sessions at this year’s conference including keynotes, lightning talks and discussions on government innovation, open data strategy and technology for good. […]

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Census Bureau Adapts Operations to Ensure Everyone Is Counted

GISuser — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:28:41 +0000

AUGUST 14, 2020 — As the U.S. Census Bureau continues to monitor the impacts COVID-19 has on 2020 Census operations, changes to operations are being deployed to ensure the safety of staff and the public while maximizing the number of households that respond on their own to the 2020 Census. “We are taking steps and adapting our operations to […]

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