U.S. Census
2020 Census May Have Missed More Than 1.6M Residents
New research from the Urban Institute found that minorities were likely underrepresented in the population count, leaving some states with a windfall of federal funding while others came up short.
College Towns Challenging Census Results After Pandemic Poses Count Problems
These cities, in particular, said their population estimates seemed low, likely the result of the census being conducted after campuses switched to remote learning.
Census Prompts Push for More Indigenous School Lessons
The number of people listing Indigenous heritage increased by almost 4.5 million.
Most and Least Fashionable Cities in the U.S.
New York City ranks as the most fashionable city while Wichita, Kansas comes in last, according to a recent report.
Redistricting Battles Kick Off in State Courts
Nearly 50 redistricting cases have been filed in at least 22 states.
The Most Racially Diverse States
While the white population still is the largest racial group in most states, many places are much less white and many more people identify as multiracial, according to 2020 U.S. Census data.
Demography Is Not Destiny
COMMENTARY | New numbers provide a reminder of the fluidity of American identity.
Every State Grew More Diverse, Census Shows
Washington state saw the biggest shift, where the white population share dropped from 73% to 64%. Even in North Dakota, Black residents increased from 2% to 4% of the population.
Public School Spending Per Student Up 5%, Biggest Increase in 11 Years
A U.S. Census Bureau report shows that elementary and secondary schools received $751.7 billion total from all revenue sources and that states contributed the greatest share of funds.
Report: The 4 Biggest State Redistricting Challenges
Political strife, legal matters, population shifts and census data delays are issues that will make redistricting in the next year the most onerous in history, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
2020 Census Data: Which States Gain, Lose Seats in the U.S. House?
The country experienced the second-slowest population growth in history, but resident shifts have seven states losing House seats, including California for the first time, and six capturing seats (two for Texas, the most).
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