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📞 Call for feedback: The U.S. Census Bureau released a proof-of-concept data product and documentation for the 2020 Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File B (DDHC-B). The DDHC-B will provide data on housing tenure and household type for just over 1,500 detailed racial and ethnic groups. The proof-of-concept data product and documentation describe the Bureau's adaptive design algorithm for the DDHC-B file. User feedback on the proof-of-concept is due by February 28, 2024. #Data #Census #2020Census #DisclosureAvoidance https://lnkd.in/gYz-3Y4a

The U.S. Census Bureau is a federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating various demographic and economic data about the United States and its population. 🎧 In this episode of the #GovFuture #Podcast we get the opportunity to interview Dr. Gregg (Skip) Bailey who is the Deputy Chief Information Officer at Census. He discusses: 🗣 The critical role of data at Census 💻 Why IT modernization is vital for the Bureau 🧠 How Census stays up to date with evolving technologies 🤝 How Census collaborates with other data intensive agencies Listen to the full episode at 👉 : https://lnkd.in/exPdkny5 #Gov #Government #data #census #IT #surveys

Want to know what plans are underway for the 2030 Census? Tune in to the next webinar on 10/17 https://lnkd.in/gdhF_-bG #Census #2030Census #Data #Statistics

#Census #Webinar Tomorrow 10/17 at 1pm ET: Learn what changes the public suggested the Census Bureau research for the 2030 Census from their over 8,000 comments to the recent Federal Register Notice. https://lnkd.in/gwjGSemd #2020Census #2030Census #censusdata

If you're going to the Population Association of America conference later this month, join me at a pre-conference workshop on Using 2020 Census Data: New Guidance and Resources for Assessing the Fitness-for-Use of Differential Privacy-adjusted Census Data. Details: https://lnkd.in/gqambgQh #Census #2020Census #2030Census #DisclosureAvoidance #DifferentialPrivacy

Do you work with detailed population data from the 2020 Census? A brand new brief from the U.S. Census Bureau and PRB helps you understand the data structure and disclosure avoidance: https://lnkd.in/gHCyiSXf #2020Census #DisclosureAvoidance #DifferentialPrivacy #Data #Statistics

In March, many of us received letters from the United States Department of Commerce - U.S. Census Bureau, informing us that our "address or establishment has been scientifically selected to be included in a survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau to collect important demographics, housing, or business data." At first glance, it's easy to assume that providing detailed health information about ourselves and our children is mandatory. Why? Because we typically associate census survey requests from the U.S. Census Bureau as obligatory, potentially punishable by fines. But here's the catch: Nowhere in the communication or subsequent calls did the U.S. Census Bureau clarify that this is a purely VOLUNTARY program. Even for those of us with years of experience in public health, who understand the critical importance of such information for safeguarding public health, this lack of clarity was concerning. You can opt to share health information about yourself or your children during a call with an interviewer or through an in-person interview at your home as those are the only two options presented. HOWEVER, it's crucial to KNOW that you are not obligated to provide this information. IT IS COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY! The survey is actually conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), a division of the CDC, with the U.S. Census Bureau contracted to collect the data. In an era where data privacy is a paramount concern, it's essential to be fully aware of our rights and options when it comes to sharing personal information. Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to safeguarding our privacy and personal data. #PrivacyRights #DataPrivacy #HealthData #CensusBureau #NHIS #PublicHealth #DataProtection #CommunityAwareness #KnowYourRights #DataSecurity

In my latest blog post, I dive into a simple first step for market research to identify opportunities for enrollment growth. I recommend beginning with the U.S. Census Bureau's suite of free tools. These resources are invaluable for gaining insights into demographic and economic data that can shape our growth strategies. To make this even easier, I recorded a short how-to video accompanying the post to help you get started. I showcased two use cases to offer context. While the Census data may not offer everything you need to explore your market deeply, it does provide valuable signals that can guide further exploration with other tools or professional services. Happy researching! https://lnkd.in/gE7wDzdS

Anyone who has ever worked with U.S. Census data knows the pain of dealing with multiple geographies. Something as simple as querying all the census tracts in a metropolitan area or congressional district can take way more time and effort than it should because the data model isn't naturally organized to support this kind of query. But with censusdis, it's quick and easy. Here's a new blog post explaining the problem and the solution, with lots of sample maps and links to three demo notebooks with all the details on how they were produced. https://lnkd.in/eeSHqBcz

Why was there a census undercount in Texas? The Texas Census Institute has developed a model to help us understand the undercount in the state. The framework includes geographical, personal, and census features that have shown to have an impact on whether someone completes the survey. By focusing on county-specific information, we seek to provide Texans with a starting point for healthy discussion about how to get a more accurate count in their community. #texascensus https://texascensus.org/