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Census 2010New Report: The Hard Count: A Community Perspective on 2010 Census Operations in the Gulf Coast and Texas ColoniasDuring the last two censuses, the Census Bureau missed counting millions of people — mostly minorities and low-income people. Undercounting certain populations may reduce federal funding for hospitals, education, child care, and disaster preparation — as well as fair representation in Congress. To address these concerns in the 2010 Census, The Leadership Conference Education Fund partnered with four national civil rights organizations to encourage census participation among hard-to-count populations in 13 key areas around the country. Civil and Human Rights Coalition Highlights Risks Posed by Census Data Collection BillMarch 6, 2012 - Posted by Corrine Yu The Leadership Conference says proposed legislative changes to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) would severely undermine the collection of data vitally important to civil rights and human advocates, schools, businesses, lawmakers, and others who rely on the detailed information to help make critical decisions affecting millions of U.S. residents. Census Poverty Data Reveal Disparity and Urgent Need for Congressional ActionSeptember 14, 2011 - Posted by Avril Lighty Census Bureau data released yesterday reveal significant increases in poverty and a weakened middle class in the United States, underscoring the urgent need for Congress to enact policies that create jobs and to protect programs that benefit low-income Americans. Senate Hearing: Looking Back on Census 2010, Preparing for Census 2020April 12, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference Civil rights groups played an essential role in ensuring a fair and accurate 2010 census, Arturo Vargas, executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Education Fund, told lawmakers at a Senate Homeland Security subcommittee hearing last week. The Importance of the American Community SurveyMarch 17, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference Stakeholders, including civil rights and community groups, are urging Congress to ensure adequate funding to maintain and expand the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) and ensure the continued reliability of data for all geographic areas and populations. Report Documents Challenges to Successful Census in the Gulf Coast and Texas ColoniasFebruary 16, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis Despite increased attention to the unique challenges faced by these regions, there were still a number of problems that hampered 2010 Census operations in the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Delta, and the Texas Colonias, according to a new Leadership Conference Education Fund report. Census Bureau Releases First 2010 Census DataDecember 21, 2010 - Posted by Corrine Yu The U.S. Census Bureau released the first results of the 2010 census today. These findings were delivered to President Obama by Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, as required by the Constitution. Final Census Participation Rate Matches 2000 Census RateOctober 22, 2010 - Posted by Tyler Lewis The Census Bureau reported today that 74 percent of households completed their census forms and mailed them back, matching the final participation rate of the 2000 census. 2010 Census Comes in under Budget, Bureau Thanks Census Partner OrganizationsAugust 11, 2010 - Posted by Avril Lighty The U.S. Census Bureau reported yesterday that it has returned $1.6 billion of the government funding it received for 2010 Census operations. Census Telephone Assistance Line Closes July 30July 29, 2010 - Posted by Avril Lighty The U.S. Census Bureau is reminding the public that on Friday, July 30, it will discontinue its toll-free telephone assistance line. The bureau reports that more than 130,000 people have completed their 2010 Census questionnaire over the phone. Civil Rights Groups Concerned about Low Census Response Rates in Gulf Coast, Mississippi and Texas RegionsMay 19, 2010 - Posted by Ron Bigler As the 2010 Census continues, civil rights advocates are hearing reports of significant problems affecting hard-to-count communities in the Gulf Coast, Mississippi, and Texas regions. While the national participation rate for mailed-in census forms is 72 percent, it is only 64 percent in Louisiana, 67 percent in Mississippi, and 69 percent in Texas. In a letter to Rep. Lacy Clay, D. Mo., 30 local, regional, and national civil rights organizations, including The Leadership Conference, called on Congress to hold a field hearing aimed at addressing the below average census response rates in these areas. |
