Census 2020: Ashley Allison (Rebroadcast)

Future Hindsight · Jul 13, 2019 · 21m

Census data supports communities

Government and businesses rely on census data to provide the necessary services that make healthy and vibrant communities possible. The data reveals how many grocery stores, pharmacies, hospitals, or schools are needed, and even influence public transportation routes and budgets. An accurate and fair count will ensure that adequate resources are allocated.

Undercounting and the citizenship question

Asking whether the census participant is a citizen could decrease the count because people are afraid that it would undermine their safety and privacy…