Here's what you can do today to help ensure a complete count in 2030.
The US Census is more than a population count every 10 years. Together, the decennial census, American Community Survey, and other US Census Bureau business and household surveys form an ongoing project to tell the story of who we are as Americans and New Yorkers and to allocate resources and representation equitably. With opportunities for advocacy and raising awareness happening year-round, it’s never too early or too late to empower your community or organization with resources to better understand the impact of the US Census and census data.
Check out our latest resources to begin advocating and raising awareness around the US Census starting now.
NYLS Census White Paper: What is the ACS?
This white paper is part of a series by the New York Census and Redistricting Institute at New York Law School. This series provides insights into the past, present, and possible future of how Census data affects policy, equity, and all of New York.
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NYLS Census White Paper: Prison Gerrymandering?
This white paper is part of a series by the New York Census and Redistricting Institute at New York Law School. This series provides insights into the past, present, and possible future of how Census data affects policy, equity, and all of New York.
NYLS Census White Paper: Hard-to-Count Populations
This white paper is part of a series by the New York Census and Redistricting Institute at New York Law School. This series provides insights into the past, present, and possible future of how Census data affects policy, equity, and all of New York.
NYLS Census White Paper: Data Disaggregation
This white paper is part of a series by the New York Census and Redistricting Institute at New York Law School. This series provides insights into the past, present, and possible future of how Census data affects policy, equity, and all of New York.
NYLS Census White Paper: Census Funding & New York State
This white paper is part of a series by the New York Census and Redistricting Institute at New York Law School. This series provides insights into the past, present, and possible future of how Census data affects policy, equity, and all of New York.
NYLS Census White Paper: Race & Ethnicity
This white paper is part of a series by the New York Census and Redistricting Institute at New York Law School. This series provides insights into the past, present, and possible future of how Census data affects policy, equity, and all of New York.
Sources of Input for 2030 Census Planning and Execution
The League submitted comments to the Census Bureau in response to a request for public comment on how the Bureau can improve the 2030 Census. Comments focused on ending prison gerrymandering, ensuring accurate counting, creating more accessible digital census options, and collecting data that is inclusive of all communities- including revising the standards for federal data on race and ethnicity.
How the Census guides apportionment of political representation.
Apportionment is the process of dividing the 435 memberships, or seats, in the U.S. House of Representatives among the 50 states. At the conclusion of each decennial census, the results are used to calculate the number of seats to which each state is entitled.
Did you know the U.S. Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce?
The Department of Commerce’s mission is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities, and the federal government relies on accurate, complete Census counts to fund opportunities where we live.
Why the Census Matters
The Museum of the City of New York has a useful graphic showing federal investment into crucial social services programs based on Census responses. While this graphic is specifically for the area around New York City, the same kinds of programs all across New York State rely on Census responses for funding.