Category Archives: 2010 Census

Be Careful Interpreting the Housing Data from the State Redistricting Files

Posted on February 10, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves I’ve read a couple of articles expressing shock at the level of vacant housing units in the redistricting files from the 2010 Census. I’ve also read a blog from one user who thought the totals … Continue reading →

Posted in Redistricting | 6 Comments

Comparing the Official Census Counts to Other Ways of Estimating the Population Size

Posted on February 7, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves As I mentioned in an earlier post, “Demographic Analysis” And The Census, one method of measuring the size of the US population relies on historical birth registration, death registration, as well as estimates of in-migration … Continue reading →

Posted in Measuring America, Quality Assurance | Tagged 2010 Census, Demographic Analysis, population | 1 Comment

A Once-Every-Ten-Year Day

Posted on December 22, 2010 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves Although a little more intimate than I’m comfortable with, I thought people might like to know how I spent my day yesterday. At the outset, I confess it is hard to describe the scale and … Continue reading →

Posted in Apportionment, Measuring America | 32 Comments

On The Cusp of an Historic Day

Posted on December 17, 2010 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves Almost every week the Census Bureau releases statistical information to inform the society about how it’s doing. Sometimes the statistics reflect economic activity in the US; sometimes, the statistics report on the status of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Apportionment, Measuring America | 32 Comments