Census Research
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is the lead agency for three Census Bureau partnership programs: the State Data Center, the Federal State Cooperative for Population Estimates, and the Federal State Cooperative for Population Projections. The Institute is the state resource for insights into Census Bureau programs and products through these partnerships.
Fact Sheet: First Insights – 2020 Census Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin in Utah
This Fact Sheet highlights the decade’s changes in race and Hispanic or Latino origin at the state and county level, using the redistricting data from the 2020 Census.
Insight: Access New Community Data with the Census 2020 Utah Redistricting Data Dashboard
By: Eric Albers and Emily Harris After months of anxiously waiting, we have finally received the next round of Census 2020 results! On August 12th, the Census Bureau released its third phase of Census 2020 data products: the redistricting data. This data’s primary purpose is redistricting, so while it goes down to the smallest geographic level possible, it does not have the full level of demographic detail that later data releases will have. Additionally, the initial data format is not particularly user-friendly, so cleaning, aggregation, and analysis is required. […]
Fact Sheet: Utah’s 2020 Census Apportionment, Resident, and Overseas Populations
Utah’s status as the fastest-growing state in the nation this decade could not match the absolute growth in other states, which drives the apportionment process. With an apportionment population of 3,275,252, Utah’s congressional delegation remains at four seats for the next decade, with each seat representing approximately 818,813 Utahns.
Insight: 2020 Census Apportionment Data Released
By Mallory Bateman Today the first statistical release from the 2020 census was made public. This release includes the apportionment population and resident population counts for the nation and each state. 331,449,281 people lived in the United States on April 1, 2020 (resident population). […]
Insight: Updated 2020 Census and Population Projections Timeline
By: Mallory Bateman With the start of April, the countdown has begun to the initial statistical release of apportionment data from the Census Bureau by April 30. This release includes a total population number for each state, which is the basis for allocating congressional seats each state receives in Washington, D.C. While in a traditional year without the impacts of a global pandemic this data would have been released this past December, COVID-19 created hurdles in data collection and analysis, requiring an extended deadline. […]
What’s New in Utah’s 2020 Census Geography?
Geography is a foundational aspect of the census, providing the framework for the once-a-decade count of population and housing. The U.S. Census Bureau released Utah’s 2020 census geographic boundaries in February, with the corresponding demographic data planned for release in September 2021. Though census count data are not available yet, census geography provides insight into the decade’s population change and defines the upcoming data’s reference locations.
Insight: What’s New in Utah’s Census 2020 Geography?
By Natalie Young Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas and help people as they formulate their own INFORMED DECISIONS™. Last month, we blogged about the Census Bureau’s release of census 2020 geographic boundary data. Today we release “What’s New in Utah’s Census 2020 Geography?,” a fact sheet discussing geographic changes in greater depth. To our knowledge, this is the very first analysis of Utah’s census geography for any decennial census. For those who are[...]
U.S. Census Bureau 2015-2019 5-Year American Community Survey Estimates
The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides information on communities’ social, demographic, and economic characteristics. The ACS began in 2008 and replaced the Census Long Form in 2010. Each year, the Census Bureau provides a new update to both the 1 and 5-Year Estimates.