census Archive
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U.S. population grows
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsOregon congressional seats remain same Oregon did not gain any additional congressional seats Tuesday with the release of new Census data, despite the state’s population growing by 12 percent since... -
Bicycle Use Up Again
Posted on December 1, 2010 | No CommentsAfter a 1-year decline, bicycle traffic in Portland is growing again. A Portland Bureau of Transportation count released last week shows an 8 percent jump in bicycle trips overall. The... -
More Families Fall into Poverty
Posted on October 13, 2010 | 1 CommentAdded unemployed seek emergency food A survey of food box recipients in the Portland metro area finds that unemployment has forced more people to seek emergency food while more families... -
Minority Business Up 46 Percent
Posted on October 6, 2010 | 1 CommentThe number of minority-owned businesses increased by 46 percent from 2002 to 2007, according to new figures from the Census Bureau. The increase is welcome news for the Small Business... -
We’re not post-racial yet
Posted on April 7, 2010 | No CommentsIf anyone thought the inauguration of Barack Obama as president, heralded the end of racism in America, they should look no further than the racial slogans and the mocking signs of tea party rallies. Perhaps even more troubling are the economic indicators that show how far the recession is setting back the fragile fortunes of people of color. -
COMMENT: Census is essential tool of empowerment
Posted on November 2, 2009 | No CommentsThe 23rd national Census, which will be conducted this spring, is about more than counting the number of people living in the United States. A complete and accurate census will ensure that your state and community get their fair share of seats in Congress, community services, and more than $400 billion in funds to local, state, and tribal governments.
