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2020 Census Redistricting
Data Program
State Data Center Steering Committee
Suitland, MD
10/23/2014
2020 Census Redistricting Data
Program
 Background
 Census works with states in a non-partisan
manner to build off our successes of the past and
make improvements where possible. This has led
to:
 Nationwide block level data
 Inclusion of 18+
 Inclusion of voting district data
 Inclusion of school district data
 Inclusion of a housing unit table
2020 Census Redistricting Data
Program
 5 Phase Program Phase 1, 2, 3, 4 include data collection and
dissemination stages.
 Phase 5 is a review by our non-partisan liaisons of
how well our efforts went in supporting their
redistricting efforts as mandated in
Public Law (P.L.) 94-171.
 For the 2010 Census this phase is complete with the
publication of “Designing the 2020 Census
Redistricting Data Program The View From the States”
expected later this year.
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Program
 Where are we now-October 23, 2014
 Release of the 2020 Census Redistricting Data
Program Federal Register Notice, July 10, 2014
 Letters inviting legislative leaders, governors, and
former liaisons to identify a 2020 Census
Redistricting Data Program liaison
 Finalizing with editors the View from the States
with state recommendations for the 2020 Census.
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Program
 What did states recommend to the Census Bureau as
we work towards our 2020 Census Design?
 Go back to the 2000 schedule with the Block Boundary
Suggestion Project and Voting District Project two separate
phases.
 Through the Block Boundary Suggestion Project (Phase 1
of the 2020 Redistricting Data Program) offer states the
opportunity to outline tabulation blocks that outline
prisoner facilities.
 Integrate redistricting data operations with the operations
associated with the Boundary and Annexation Survey.
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Program
 What did states recommend to the Census
Bureau as we work towards our 2020 Census
Design?
 States also strongly recommend a one-number
Census, that is one set of “official” numbers.
 Keep states informed on potential changes to the
race and ethnicity question for the 2020 Census.
 Develop a timeline for update efforts and adhere
to it.
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Program
 What did the States recommend to the Census
Bureau as we work towards our 2020 Census
design?
 Keep states informed on the progress during the
review of Residence Rules for the 2020 Census.
 Schedule visits with the states as was done in 05/06,
resources permitting.
 Ensure legislative leadership and state officials
received the P.L. 94-171 data in advance of the press
with sufficient time before public release as was past
practice.
2020 Census Redistricting Data
Program and the 2020 Census
 What will the RDO be up to in the next several
months?
 Once liaisons are established:
 Reach out to new and former liaisons
 Schedule potential meetings
Beyond introductions
 Test block algorithm
 Test GUPS software
 Issue FRN on BBSP
 Invite states to participate in Phase 1—Block Boundary
Suggestion project.
 Research using state provided data on prisoner populations
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Program
 Review of Residence Rules
 Timing
 Ability to reallocate prisoners at the state level
will be enhanced by new tools and
opportunities through the 2020 Redistricting
Data Program.
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Program
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Cathy McCully, Chief,
Census Redistricting Data Office
US Bureau of the Census
US Department of Commerce
301-763-4039
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.census.gov/rdo