The Hard Count: A Community Perspective on 2010 Census Operations in the Gulf Coast and Texas ColoniasFebruary 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 ContentsCounting 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 |