blog post 2020 Census: Counting California’s Northern and Sierra Regions By Tess Thorman, Vicki Hsieh, Sarah Bohn Dec 6, 2018 Home to 1.4 million people, California's northern and Sierra regions cover 40% of the state and span 23 counties. Housing conditions, diverse populations, and recent wildfires are among the challenges of counting residents here in the 2020 Census.
blog post 2020 Census: Counting Los Angeles County By Tess Thorman, Vicki Hsieh, Sarah Bohn Oct 3, 2018 Nearly 25% of California's population calls Los Angeles County home. Counting all of the region's residents—10.3 million people—in the 2020 Census is going to be challenging.
event The 2020 Census and Political Representation in California Oct 11, 2018 If the 2020 Census does a poor job reaching Californians who are traditionally hard to count, the state could easily lose one of its 53 seats in the House of Representatives. Three in four residents belong to at least one of the populations that tend to be undercounted: children, young men, Latinos, African Americans, and renters. PPIC researcher Eric McGhee outlined a new report that draws on population trends and research on past undercounts to develop plausible scenarios for 2020.
event Preparing California for Census 2020 Mar 25, 2019 The 2020 Census is fast approaching. With political representation and billions in federal funds on the line, the importance of an accurate count cannot be overstated. Is California prepared? This event will feature distinguished leaders and experts from the state and local levels, assessing readiness and discussing the actions needed to ensure an accurate census next year.
Report The 2020 Census and Political Representation in California By Eric McGhee, Sarah Bohn, Tess Thorman Oct 9, 2018 If the 2020 Census does a poor job of counting traditionally undercounted populations and immigrant communities, the state could easily lose one of its 53 seats in the House of Representatives.
Report Labor Force Participation in California By Julien Lafortune, Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Jenny Duan ... Feb 14, 2024 California’s labor force participation is shrinking, mainly because of an aging population. But significant gaps across demographic groups are also a concern. How can California remove barriers to work, boost participation, and build a strong workforce for years to come?
blog post Testimony: Measuring Poverty in California By Sarah Bohn Jan 8, 2014 On the 50th anniversary of President Johnson's declaration of a "War on Poverty," the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee held a hearing about California's food stamp program, known as CalFresh.
blog post Ukrainian Immigrants in California By Hans Johnson Mar 10, 2022 The Russian invasion of Ukraine has special relevance for California’s Ukrainian community, one of the largest in the country. About one in six Ukrainian immigrants in the US lives in California.
blog post Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla By Mary Severance Jun 10, 2020 Secretary of State Padilla talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about addressing racial discrimination and discusses conducting a census count and an election during COVID-19.
