The High Cost to Texas of Census 2020 Undercounts
Report Published on November 16, 2021Accurate Census counts are far more than just a matter of interest. They are important to ensuring adequate federal funding for various programs and appropriate representation in Congress. In addition, the Census is crucial to understanding population and demographic trends in order to plan for the future.
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The High Cost to Texas of Census 2020 Undercounts
Newsletter Published on November 16, 2021 (Vol. 38, No. 09)Accurate Census counts are important to ensuring adequate federal funding for various programs and appropriate representation in Congress. Undercounts in the 2020 Census will cost Texas billions in economic activity. The Perryman Group's estimates of the total economic costs are highlighted in this issue.
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Shrinking Schools
Column Published in syndication November 20, 2024It's a fact of US demographic life that school enrollments are likely to trend downward. The population is aging, birth rates are dropping, and consequently there are fewer school-aged children. The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that enrollment fell by 2.1% between 2017 and 2022, with a decline of 5.5% projected through 2031. The changes vary dramatically across the country, with drops exceeding 13% in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, and West Virginia through 2031 projected. Texas is forecast to fall by only 0.9% (but will expand modestly if current migration patterns persist).
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Texans Old and New
Column Published in syndication September 18, 2024New demographic information has been released by the US Census Bureau, and it confirms what we already knew - Texas is experiencing rapid population growth, notable job gains, and higher incomes. Let's take a brief look at a few highlights.
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Working
Column Published in syndication July 12, 2023The number of prime working age persons (those aged 25 to 54) in the United States has never been higher. Simultaneously, there are labor shortages and about 9.8 million job openings. Various factors have been blamed, including the "Great Resignation" and low labor force participation rates. Not exactly!
People
Column Published in syndication July 05, 2023Texas reached a notable milestone according to the latest release of US Census Bureau population data - the Lone Star State's Hispanic racial/ethnic group is now the largest. According to the July 2022 estimates, Hispanics comprise 40.2% of the population, while the second largest group (non-Hispanic white) is 39.8%. The state is also adding almost 1,300 people a day. That's more than my hometown had when I was growing up (or at least having my first 18 birthdays).
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