This past Tuesday, we submitted detailed recommendations to improve the Census Bureau’s race and ethnicity code list, drawing on years of experience with Census and ACS data. Our team identified several areas for improvement that, if addressed, should make a real difference in how Connecticut’s diverse communities are represented.
Read MoreIn January 2025, we held a Community of Practice session focused on the Race and Ethnicity Coding Improvement Project. The Census survey includes a write-in response option under race categories, and to better capture how people racially and ethnically self-identify, the Census Bureau is seeking feedback on its Race and Ethnicity Coding List. Submissions are due by February 18th. These changes will directly impact our understanding of community demographics in Connecticut, ensuring the data reflects the state's rich diversity.
Read MoreOn September 23, 2024, we introduced our new 2024 Population Estimates Dashboard through an informational webinar. This powerful tool provides easy access to Connecticut census data from 2020 to the present for each of the state's towns and planning regions, marking a significant step forward in making vital demographic information easily accessible to the public, researchers and policymakers.
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