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Population Data and Trends

Explore how population data impacts resource distribution, research, legislative redistricting, and more. Learn why the 2020 Census is crucial for funding, redistricting, and research initiatives. Discover the voices shaping Alaska's census efforts and their significance. Contact Eddie Hunsinger at eddie.hunsinger@alaska.gov or 907-269-4960. Visit laborstats.alaska.gov for more information.

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Population Data and Trends

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  1. Northwest Arctic Borough Economic Development Commission Meeting November 5, 2018 Population Data and Trends Eddie Hunsinger Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

  2. Population data: Uses • Population data are used for a wide range of purposes, including: • Distribution of resources • Survey weighting • Research and planning • Legislative redistricting

  3. Population Projections: More information

  4. 2020 Census Importance:Funding, redistricting, and research • Hundreds of billions of federal dollars are distributed across the country each year based in part on population data that start with the decennial census • State and federal redistricting are completed every ten years based on data from the decennial census • Countless statistics throughout the decade use decennial census data in one way or another • Population, employment, education, health, crime…

  5. 2020 Census:Voices from Alaska • Local data managers and stakeholders • State data managers (incl many beyond our office) and stakeholders • Alaska Census Working Group, convened by the Foraker Group

  6. Thank you Contact: eddie.hunsinger@alaska.gov 907-269-4960 Website: laborstats.alaska.gov Listserv:laborstats.alaska.gov/email/emailnotify.htm

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