More than half of Alaskans born in the state have moved away, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
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The 2020 census had big undercounts of Black people, Latinos and Native Americans
Latinos were left out of the 2020 census at more than three times the rate of a decade earlier.
Wrangell questions population loss reported by US Census
Official U.S. Census data reports Wrangell lost a tenth of its population — 242 people — over the last decade.
Alaska redistricting board to start work on new maps with just released census data
The U.S. Census released its reapportionment data for states this week. That means states now must re-draw congressional and state legislative districts to make sure everyone has fair representation and voting rights.
Census Bureau claims nearly all Alaska households have been counted
But the figure of at least 99.8 percent of households counted may not be a good indicator of the accuracy, quality, and completeness of the census.
Legislation seeks to restore Oct. 31 census deadline
Rep. Don Young said “billions in federal funding will be left on the table over the next decade” if census takers can’t get an accurate count in Alaska.
U.S. Census workers are back to going door-to-door in Alaska
The hand delivery of census material originally began March 15, but was discontinued in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic three days later.