The census hasn’t always been a tool for good. We have reason to be cautious this year.
Census data doesn't always go where it should.
College Park rethinks census outreach plan as students leave the city
Officials want to make sure students are counted.
College Park census committee seeks to increase response rate in the city
Census response could determine federal funding for the city.
UMD staff member joins statewide coalition to improve Latinx census response
The Latinx population of the U.S. has historically been one of the hardest demographics to count.
College Park, UMD officials weigh options for 2020 census outreach
The city had a below average response rate in 2010.
Maryland awards College Park $34K to boost census participation
The city was one of 36 governments and nonprofit organizations the state selected to receive census outreach funding.