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.
FROM OUR BLOG
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
Interactive
Redistricting and California’s Changing Population
June 14 2021
The 2020 Census results show California growing more slowly than the nation as a whole, and for the first time the state will lose a House seat. This interactive explores California’s population shifts—and what they might mean for political representation.
Blog Post
Video: Californians and Education
May 7 2021
PPIC’s Rachel Lawler and Mark Baldassare discuss new survey findings about Californians’ views on student learning during the pandemic, Governor Newsom’s handling of K–12 education, and other topics.
Blog Post
Who’s Leaving California—and Who’s Moving In?
May 6 2021
Compared with those who move away, people moving to California are more likely to be employed, earn high wages, and have high education levels.
Blog Post
California’s Stalled Population Growth
April 26 2021
Figures from the first half of 2020 show that California’s population growth continues to slow, driven in part by people moving to other states.
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.