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Black Homeownership Climbed in 2019
Black homeownership climbed in 2019, but still lags far behind homeownership rates for the entire country.
2019 Year-End Census Estimate: Slowest Growth in 100 Years
The 12-month period ending July 1, 2019, saw the lowest population growth rate, 0.5 percent, since 1918, reported the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday. Natural increase (births minus deaths) was the lowest in decades. Ten states saw population declines.
Census 2020 Ready for Launch
In parts of Alaska, it's easier to start the Census count in January, when the ground is frozen. They'll get a head start in January.
California Migration Boosts Nevada Population Above 3 Million
Californians fleeing the nation's highest housing prices were key to Nevada's growth according to newly released Census data. The Las Vegas Review-Journal's reporter, editorial board, and readers all had something to say about the newcomers.
U.S. Migration Reaches 72-Year Low
Staying in place is more and more the norm, even among historically mobile young people.
Some States Are More Difficult for an Accurate Census Count Than Others
Fear and misconception make the Census count more difficult in some parts of the country—like the state of Georgia.
Did You Know? The Census Bureau Offers a 'Statistical Testing Tool'
A tool released last year helps users test the significance of comparisons between American Community Survey estimates.
Updated: Supreme Court Falls Short of Clarity on Census Citizenship Question
Those hoping for resolution of a major controversy impacting the 2020 Census, and all of the governance and policy decisions that depend on it, will have to wait.
Census Releases New City Population Change Estimates
The U.S. Census released new population and housing units estimates for cities today. Phoenix added more residents between July 2017 and July 2018 than any city in the country.
Changes to the 2019 American Community Survey, Explained
The 2019 American Community Survey includes a notable changes, including a few relevant to planners.
New Population Estimates Released Today; South and West Lead Population Growth
No, they aren't the Mueller report, but the Census Bureau's annual population estimates for counties are always a big deal.
More Concern for the 2020 Census: Misinformation on Social Media
The Census Bureau expects misinformation campaigns like those leading to the 2016 President Election to sway the results of the 2020 Census.
Census Citizenship Question Still Not Decided
Cities fear federal funding cuts if the citizen question stays on the Census and results in an undercount of Latino populations.
Census Bureau Finally Has a New Director
The U.S. Census Bureau had been without an approved director since May 2017. The Senate unanimously approved Steven Dillingham to the position with about a year to spare before the 2020 Census begins.
California Population Growth Continues to Slow
The latest demographic data released Friday by the state's demographic unit shows shows an increase of 0.54 percent, one of the lowest on record, as birth rates drop, death rates increase, and more people leave the state than arrive from others.
Population Growth at 80-Year Low
William H. Frey reveals the most important takeaways from the recent population data released by the U.S. Census, and recommends the country focus on caring for an aging population and leveraging immigration for economic growth.
Census Bureau Serves Both Sides of the Housing Debate
The Census Bureau wants to be a friend to YIMBYs and NIMBYs alike.
Explained: The Risks Facing the 2020 Census
Why some experts are very concerned that Census 2020 will fail the democracy that depends on it.
California Grows by 301,000 to 39.5 Million
The 0.77 percent growth rate comes mostly from increased births, reports the California Department of Finance. The Census Bureau estimated the population increase at 20 percent less for the same time period: July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2017.
Which States Grew Fastest; Which States Lost Population
The U.S. Census has released new state-level population data for the past year.
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