As of September 3, 2020, the following neighborhoods in Pittsburgh PA not shaded dark blue are at risk for a severe undercount in the 2020 Census (click image to view full size). See the full map at www.censushardtocountmaps2020.us According to Nonprofit VOTE, the Census Bureau recognizes a range of sociodemographic and other groups as hard-to-count. […]
It’s important to talk to the kids in your life about why we need a complete count for the 2020 Census. For many children, this is the first Census they will take part in of their lifetime. These numbers will shape their life for the next 10 years, from meals to transportation to financial aid […]
Ever wondered how the first Census began? What has changed over time? Why they ask certain questions? Let’s dive in to some of these questions using Library resources and research. The first Census Day took place on August 2, 1790. Rather than the door-knocking (or texting) enumerators we know today, the original census takers rode […]
So you’ve completed the Census…what’s next? Time to encourage others to do the same! Here are a few suggestions: Call or text family, friends, neighbors and/or colleagues to share a few reasons why a complete count is so vital to the state and beyond. Share some examples that are important to you on how those […]
Every 10 years, the United States conducts a Census – or count – of our entire population. By completing this count, the government is able to determine Congressional representation, which influences how billions of dollars of federal funds are spent. Billions of dollars used to help support schools, hospitals, infrastructure, and other community services. Why […]
Every ten years, we’re all asked to fill out a short survey for the US Census. It takes maybe 15 minutes of our time but has impacts that will resonate across our lives for the next decade. What happens to that data after you submit your form? 1) Voting First, officials use Census data to […]
Key partner and committee work Libraries across the country are playing a key role in 2020 Census activities; maybe you’ve already attended a Census Recruitment event or a session on how to use Census data in your work. At Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh we’ve been planning how best to assist the Pittsburgh community to get […]
2020 is not only a Presidential election year, but also time for the Decennial Census! This is not only a civic duty that’s easy to fulfill, but also necessary for ensuring that our city and neighborhoods are fully funded and represented. If you don’t work with community data on a regular basis, you might not […]
