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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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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