The Hard Count: A Community Perspective on 2010 Census Operations in the Gulf Coast and Texas Colonias
February 2011
The Hard Count: A Community Perspective on 2010 Census Operations in the Gulf Coast and Texas Colonias chronicles the challenges encountered in achieving a complete count in New Orleans, the Colonias, and the Mississippi Delta, and the efforts by local advocates and the Census Bureau to overcome these challenges. The report offers a set of concrete recommendations that would lead to a more accurate count for the region in the 2020 census.
Full report (PDF)
Table of Contents
Counting in The Gulf Coast: High Expectations; Local Frustration; Uncertain Outcome
Mississippi Gulf Coast and Delta; Community Advocates Lead the Way Toward a Full and Fair Count
Enumerating the Colonias: A Case for Better Communication and Greater Reliance on Local Knowledge
