Tigard City Council 2010 Census Presentation
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On September 20, 2011, the Tigard City Council conducted a workshop focusing on the implications of the 2010 Census results. The presentation discussed the transition from the long-form census to the annual American Community Survey, highlighting key population and housing characteristics. It emphasized how census data supports legislative redistricting, federal funding allocation, and informs long-range planning for the city. The availability of quarterly workforce indicators and 5-year economic census data was also addressed, enhancing community development and project planning.
Tigard City Council 2010 Census Presentation
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Tigard City Council 2010 Census Presentation September 20, 2011 City Council Workshop
Changes Found in 2010 Census Long form (detailed data) no longer administered Replaced with yearly American Community Survey • Characteristics of population and housing • Estimates for small areas and groups Quarterly Workforce Indicators now on website 5-year Economic Census data now easily available on website
How Census Data is Used Legislative redistricting Distribute federal funding • Population • Characteristics of population City of Tigard projects • Demographics required on grant applications • Inform long-range planning projects • Project future conditions
U.S. Census Website Restructured for 2010 Census • American Factfinder • http://www.census.gov/ • Local Employment Indicators • On The Map • Economic Indicators Download for use in GIS More data to be released