The decennial census plays an essential role in American democracy, and the COVID-19 pandemic complicated the 2020 Census and its aftermath. PPIC provides insights into the 2020 count and its implications for elections, political representation, and federal funding in California.
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Census Delays Complicate California’s Election Process
Delays in the 2020 Census due to the pandemic mean that the state’s redistricting commission will set legislative boundaries later than originally planned. This could pose challenges for California’s election timelines and other processes. Learn More
Blog Post
Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Shirley Weber
April 14 2021
Secretary of State Weber discusses her longstanding commitment to broadening voter participation and talks about how California can continue to boost turnout.
Publication
California’s Population
March 17 2021
California’s population skyrocketed during the 20th century, but growth slowed dramatically in recent decades and then ground to a halt in 2020. More than a quarter of Californians are immigrants; by 2030, about one in five Californians will be 65 or older.
Blog Post
Census Delays Complicate California’s Election Process
March 3 2021
Delays in the 2020 Census due to COVID-19 mean that the state’s redistricting commission will set legislative boundaries later than originally planned, which could cause challenges for California’s election timelines.
Blog Post
California’s Census Response Is Strong, but Concerns Remain
September 30 2020
California’s Census 2020 response rate is currently ahead of the rest of the country. Still, a number of challenges—including uncertainty as to the census deadline for completing field work—could put a complete count at risk.
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Video: A Conversation with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
August 12 2020
Speaker Pelosi joins PPIC’s Mark Baldassare to discuss the federal government’s role in addressing the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.