The decennial census plays an essential role in American democracy. The impact on California could be huge. At a time when objective facts and information are in short supply, PPIC will be working to raise awareness about the importance of the 2020 Census for California.
INTERACTIVE MAP
2020 Census: Where Are California’s Hard-to-Count Communities?
PPIC’s interactive maps are an important tool for Californians working to ensure an accurate census count. They highlight hard-to-count communities across the state, providing an overall assessment of how hard an area will be to count. Learn More
Blog Post
Video: Countdown to Census 2020
February 12 2020
Secretary of state Alex Padilla and other leaders discuss why the upcoming census is so important for California and assess the state’s readiness for the count.
Publication
California’s Future: Population
January 2 2020
In 2019, California became the first state with 40 million residents. The state has been preparing for the 2020 Census, which will affect political representation and federal funding.
Blog Post
Video: Counting the Central Valley
November 20 2019
An expert panel discusses key challenges the Central Valley faces in ensuring a complete count in the 2020 Census and highlights how local government, community organizations, and philanthropy are working to address them.
Blog Post
Video: Californians and the Environment
August 6 2019
PPIC’s latest statewide survey examines Californians’ views on global warming and its effects, state and federal policies to address climate change, and the role of environmental issues in the 2020 presidential election.
Blog Post
Motivating Californians to Fill Out the 2020 Census
July 24 2019
New US Census Bureau research shows that awareness of the potential community benefits, and other factors, can improve participation in the upcoming census.