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Regaining Public Trust in the Census and the 2030 Count
In the wake of a 2020 Census that was marred by questions about political interference and undercounting of minority groups, new Census Bureau director Robert Santos is facing a daunting challenge: how to correct the mistakes of the past while instilling trust in...![Individual-Level Data From 1950 Census Released](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1925_census_Vivienne_Baber_family.jpg)
Individual-Level Data From 1950 Census Released
No April Fools: Individual-level data from the 1950 Census was released today (April 1, 2022) to the rejoice of historians, archivists and others who long-awaited the new release. The data can be searched here. Northjersey.com reports: Sequestered by law for 72 years,...![After Another Census Undercount, Demographers Wonder If It’s Time to Re-Tool Population Surveys](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/800px-2020_Census_Town_Hall_Milpitas_California_February_22_2020_04.jpg)
After Another Census Undercount, Demographers Wonder If It’s Time to Re-Tool Population Surveys
A recent Census report showed increased levels of undercounting of minority populations in the 2020 Census; in the wake of that report, policymakers and demographers are wondering how to re-tool the Census to make sure all households are counted correctly. Options...![U.S. Population Growth Is At A Standstill](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Figure1-1.png)
U.S. Population Growth Is At A Standstill
The USA population grew 0.12% from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021, according to the US Census Bureau. That marks the lowest annual growth rate since the Census Bureau began keeping records on year-over-year population growth in 1900. Brookings writes: The new...![House Dems Request Census Briefing on Possible Undercount in Detroit, Other Communities](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/photo-1584748452591-640305621fc5-657x675.jpg)