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.
Guide: Preparing for the Local Update of Census Addresses in 2025
The foundation of every census is a comprehensive address list. If a housing unit isn’t on the Census Bureau’s list, the people residing there are likely to be left out of the census altogether. That’s why the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) operation is the first to occur in every decennial census cycle.
This resource guide, developed by the 2030 Census National LUCA Working Group, serves as a starting point to help community stakeholders learn about and prepare for the LUCA operation.
Census Toolkits from the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island
The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island produced this robust collection of Census toolkits for trusted messengers and community leaders for groups as diverse as businesses, hospitals, unions, local governments, and more in order to empower all New Yorkers with early messaging and resources on the significance of the next decennial Census.
These toolkits contain impactful messaging and strategic actions to lay groundwork for the 2030 Census. Use these toolkits to early and often in your planning and communications.
Tookits by Community:
Webinar: The Power of Census for Community-Based Organizations
This webinar recording featuring New York Counts partners from New York Civic Engagement Table, The Leadership Conference Education Fund, Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, and WE ACT for Environmental Justice dives into the power of the Census and census data for community-based organizations.
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.