2020 census redistricting data program state data center steering committee suitland, md 10/23/2014
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2020 Census Redistricting Data Program
State Data Center Steering CommitteeSuitland, MD10/23/2014
2020 Census Redistricting Data Program
Background Census works with states in a non-partisan
manner to build off our successes of the past and make improvements where possible. This has led to: Nationwide block level data Inclusion of 18+ Inclusion of voting district data Inclusion of school district data Inclusion of a housing unit table
2020 Census Redistricting Data Program
5 Phase Program- Phase 1, 2, 3, 4 include data collection and
dissemination stages. Phase 5 is a review by our non-partisan liaisons of how
well our efforts went in supporting their redistricting efforts as mandated in
Public Law (P.L.) 94-171. For the 2010 Census this phase is complete with the
publication of “Designing the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Program The View From the States” expected later this year.
2020 Census Redistricting Data Program
Where are we now-October 23, 2014 Release of the 2020 Census Redistricting Data
Program Federal Register Notice, July 10, 2014 Letters inviting legislative leaders, governors, and
former liaisons to identify a 2020 Census Redistricting Data Program liaison
Finalizing with editors the View from the States with state recommendations for the 2020 Census.
2020 Census Redistricting Data Program
What did states recommend to the Census Bureau as we work towards our 2020 Census Design? Go back to the 2000 schedule with the Block Boundary
Suggestion Project and Voting District Project two separate phases.
Through the Block Boundary Suggestion Project (Phase 1 of the 2020 Redistricting Data Program) offer states the opportunity to outline tabulation blocks that outline prisoner facilities.
Integrate redistricting data operations with the operations associated with the Boundary and Annexation Survey.
2020 Census Redistricting Data Program
What did states recommend to the Census Bureau as we work towards our 2020 Census Design? States also strongly recommend a one-number
Census, that is one set of “official” numbers. Keep states informed on potential changes to the
race and ethnicity question for the 2020 Census. Develop a timeline for update efforts and adhere
to it.
2020 Census Redistricting Data Program
What did the States recommend to the Census Bureau as we work towards our 2020 Census design? Keep states informed on the progress during the review
of Residence Rules for the 2020 Census. Schedule visits with the states as was done in 05/06,
resources permitting. Ensure legislative leadership and state officials received
the P.L. 94-171 data in advance of the press with sufficient time before public release as was past practice.
2020 Census Redistricting Data Program and the 2020 Census
What will the RDO be up to in the next several months? Once liaisons are established:
Reach out to new and former liaisons Schedule potential meetingsBeyond introductions Test block algorithm Test GUPS software Issue FRN on BBSP Invite states to participate in Phase 1—Block Boundary
Suggestion project. Research using state provided data on prisoner populations
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Review of Residence Rules Timing Ability to reallocate prisoners at the state level
will be enhanced by new tools and opportunities through the 2020 Redistricting Data Program.
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Cathy McCully, Chief, Census Redistricting Data Office US Bureau of the Census US Department of Commerce 301-763-4039 [email protected] [email protected] www.census.gov/rdo