The 2020 U.S. census missed an estimated 1.6 million people, but given hurdles posed by the pandemic and natural disasters, the undercount was smaller than expected.
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Proposals would shift Augusta, and maybe Waterville, to 2nd Congressional District
Maps showing how Republicans and Democrats want to change Maine’s two U.S. Congressional districts and 35 state Senate districts were released late Thursday for voters to contemplate.
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Census shows U.S. is diversifying, white population shrinking
The numbers could help determine control of the House in the 2022 elections and provide an electoral edge for years to come.
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Maine becomes more diverse, but it’s still whitest state in the nation
The latest census data shows cities in southern Maine gaining residents, while rural regions in the eastern and northern parts of the state saw declines.
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Booms in Idaho, Utah buck the curve of slowing U.S. population growth
In Utah, births drove the growth, while Idaho’s populace burgeoned under an influx of out-of-staters.
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Maine’s population grew 2.6% from last census, far below national rate of 7.4%
The Census Bureau released state population counts Monday, but more detailed demographic data will not be released until the summer.
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Republican Sunbelt gains congressional seats as census shows population shift
For the first time in 170 years of statehood, California is losing a congressional seat.
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Census data delay scrambles plans for state redistricting
A delay in census data is scrambling plans in some states to redraw districts for the U.S. House and state legislatures.
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Calendar timing means virus deaths won’t be seen in census
Deaths that began in mid-March will not show up in the state population figures that determine representation in Congress.
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Supreme Court rules challenge to Trump census plan is premature
The court’s decision Friday is not a final ruling on the matter and it’s not clear whether Trump will receive final numbers from the Census Bureau before he leaves office next month.