Trump order threatens Census data with new ban
#CensusData #PrivacyPolicyTrump administration bans Census Bureau's use of statistical "noise" to protect privacy, forcing coarsened or withheld data. Experts warn this endangers neighborhood and rural statistics, risking unusable redistricting data and undermining confidentiality protections. read more
Census: Asian Surnames Surge, Classic First Names Endure
#CensusData #USDemographicsThe 2020 U.S. Census reveals the top surnames, like Smith and Johnson, remain unchanged, while Asian names like Zhang are the fastest-growing. It also provides first-name data for the first time since 1990, listing Michael and Mary as most common. read more