Contrary to public perception, Travis County’s population would be booming even without newcomers from California. That was one of the main takeaways from a presentation to the Travis County Commissioners Court on the most recent population data from the American Community Survey. In 2018, the most recent year for which figures are available, the population […]
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Travis County, city of Austin ramp up census efforts
Travis County and the city of Austin are mounting an aggressive effort to make sure the 2020 U.S. census count is as complete and accurate as possible. The county and city are collaborating by jointly funding a temporary position “to energize and coordinate Census outreach and education efforts throughout our community,” according to a county […]
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Texas’ strong economy is making it harder for officials to hire part-time census workers
The U.S. Census Bureau is having a tough time hiring workers in Texas for the 2020 census because the unemployment rate is so low – which means nonprofits and local governments may have to step in to make sure there’s an accurate count. It takes a lot of work and a lot of people to […]