Will You Count? American Indians and Alaska Natives in the 2020 Census

by , and | Apr 24, 2018 | Fact Sheet

American Indians and Alaska Natives have been historically undercounted for decades, in part due to the fact that roughly than one in four American Indians and Alaska Natives live in hard-to-count census tracts. Factors such as poverty, educational attainment, and housing insecurity can compound American Indians and Alaska Natives’ risk of being undercounted. Being undercounted potentially disadvantages American Indian and Alaska Native families, communities, and neighborhoods.

Will You Count? Middle Eastern and North African Americans (MENA) in the 2020 Census

by , and | Apr 17, 2018 | Fact Sheet

In past censuses, the Middle Eastern and North African Americans (MENA) identity has only been listed as an example under the “white” racial category, if at all. Because of this, the full breadth of the MENA community is unknown and likely undercounted. Factors such as poverty, language barriers, and housing insecurity can compound the risk of MENA communities being undercounted. Being undercounted potentially disadvantages MENA families and communities.

Will You Count? Households with Low Incomes in the 2020 Census

by , and | Apr 17, 2018 | Fact Sheet

People with low incomes have been undercounted for decades, in part due to the fact that people experiencing poverty make up almost 50 percent of the U.S. population that lives in hard-to-count communities. Factors such as internet access, racial disparities, and housing insecurity can compound the risk of households with low incomes being undercounted. The undercount of people with low incomes disadvantages families, communities, and neighborhoods.

Will You Count? African Americans in the 2020 Census

by , and | Apr 17, 2018 | Fact Sheet

African Americans have been historically undercounted for decades, in part due to the fact that more than one in three African Americans live in hard-to-count census tracts. African American children under age five were overlooked at roughly twice the rate of young non-Hispanic White children in the 2010 Census. African American men have also been historically undercounted compared to men of other racial or ethnic groups. Being undercounted potentially disadvantages African American families, communities, and neighborhoods.

Will You Count? Renters in the 2020 Census

by , and | Apr 17, 2018 | Fact Sheet

More than one third of U.S. households are renters. The net undercount rate for people living in rental housing units in the 2010 Census was 1.1 percent compared to a net overcount of 0.6 percent for people living in owner-occupied housing units. Factors such as transitory status, poverty, and racial disparities can compound the risk of renters being undercounted.

The Census & Health Care

by , and | Apr 6, 2018 | Fact Sheet

The Census and the American Community Survey (ACS) produce some of the best data for understanding the nation’s different sectors and the people they serve. Both surveys currently face fiscal, operational, and policy threats that could jeopardize a fair and accurate count, weakening the data that ensure thriving public and private sectors. This fact sheet explains the vital roles the 2020 Census and ACS play in the health sector and the steps stakeholders can take to protect them.

The Difference Between Surviving and Not Surviving: Public Benefits Programs and Sexual Violence Victims’ Economic Security

by , , , and | Jan 18, 2018 | Report

This new report from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence along with the Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality highlights the urgency of strengthening public benefits policies at the state and federal levels so that they better meet the needs of people facing domestic violence and sexual assault.

Counting Everyone in the Digital Age: The Implications of Technology Use in the 2020 Decennial Census for the Count of Disadvantaged Groups

by , , and | Oct 11, 2017 | Report

The Leadership Conference Education Fund (The Education Fund) and the Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality (GCPI) are excited to release a new report, “Counting Everyone in the Digital Age: The Implications of Technology Use in the 2020 Decennial Census for the Count of Disadvantaged Groups.” Today’s technology provides both great opportunities to improve the Census, but also presents new challenges in counting everyone, especially members of historically disadvantaged groups. This report details these challenges and provides recommendations for a secure and accurate 2020 Census.