They warn that funding for the federal statistical agencies is inadequate and measures in a House appropriations bill could undermine what Americans know about themselves.
U.S. Census
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s population growth outpaces national average
The U.S. Census estimates for 2022 show the state’s population increased by 13,000 people from the prior year, but Maine’s population also continues to age faster than other states.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Maine
Androscoggin County population shrinks by 5 people while most Maine counties have grown thanks to in-migration
New census figures for April 2020 to July 2021 show growth in 14 of 16 counties, driven by in-migration that was strong enough to offset a natural decrease in population.
Posted inNation / World
2020 Census undercounted Latinos, Blacks and Native Americans, bureau estimates show
While the census generally overcounts whites and undercounts minorities, the discrepancies were higher in 2020 than in 2010.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine population grows from in-migration during pandemic
But Census Bureau officials warned against reading too much into the numbers because of changes in the way the population increase was derived.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Proposals would shift Augusta, and maybe Waterville, to 2nd Congressional District
Maps showing how Republicans and Democrats want to change Maine’s two U.S. Congressional districts and 35 state Senate districts were released late Thursday for voters to contemplate.