Category Archives: Redistricting

An Important Milestone

Posted on March 24, 2011 by census.gov
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Today the Census Bureau delivered the final state-level files from the 2010 Census, permitting the redistricting process that will produce 435 geographical areas of representation for the House of Representatives. As with other operations of the 2010 Census, we’re a … Continue reading →

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Be Careful! Labeling a County as “Dying” is Dangerous

Posted on March 4, 2011 by briana
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A recent syndicated newspaper article had the title of “Census estimates show 1 in 4 US counties are dying” – an attention-getting message. It referred to estimates of the addition or decline of population in counties due to “natural increase.” … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Interpreting the Housing Data from the State Redistricting Files

Posted on February 10, 2011 by briana
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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 for vacant units from our … Continue reading →

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