Showing posts with label census. Show all posts
Showing posts with label census. Show all posts

Jobs: U.S. Census Bureau is hiring Field Representatives

Friday, February 24, 2023

The U.S. Census Bureau is currently recruiting for field representatives to help collect data for the American Housing Survey (AHS).

The AHS is one of 130 ongoing current surveys the Census Bureau conducts. 

The survey has been the most comprehensive national housing survey in the United States since its start in 1973, providing current information on the size, composition, and quality of the nation’s housing and measuring changes in our housing stock as it ages.

The AHS is being conducted this year and field representatives are needed for King County.

If you are interested in a career with the federal government’s largest statistical agency, visit the Census Bureau’s website to learn how you can make an impact in your community. Field representatives live in the local communities that they collect data for, enjoy flexible hours, receive paid training, and are reimbursed for mileage on their personally owned vehicles.

To request an application or if you have questions, check out the application process here.

Hiring is underway through March; training would run from March through April and data collection would run from May through September.



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State Commission begins the process to redraw legislative and congressional districts in Washington

Thursday, August 19, 2021

In 2010, all of Shoreline ended up in one
district but included a section of northwest
Seattle, Woodway, part of Edmonds, some
of Lynnwood, and a few blocks of
Mountlake Terrace. Map from Wikipedia
Every ten years, after the census, the Washington State Redistricting Committee redraws all the legislative and congressional maps. 

It's a challenging process and cities outside of Seattle lobby hard to end up in the same district, something which is not always possible. 

Another goal is to keep from having districts cross the mountains so people and representatives don't have to cross a mountain pass in winter to attend a district event.

With the 2020 Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary Files from the U.S. Census Bureau now in hand, the Washington State Redistricting Commission (WSRC) met on Monday, August 16, 2021 and agreed to a schedule of important dates and deadlines that will lead to the delivery of final legislative and congressional district maps by Monday, November 15.

“After having received the official data from the Census Bureau, we knew it would be important to settle on additional dates that will govern our processes so the public knows what they can expect from their redistricting commission as it moves towards the final deadline,” said Commission Chair Sarah Augustine. 
“Due to delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the timeline is compressed in a way that leaves us less than three months to develop and publicize draft maps, receive public feedback, and agree on final maps.”

Important dates to note:
  • End of August – DrawYourWA mapping tool will be live with the official Census Bureau redistricting data and the state’s adjusted data based on relocation of persons in state custody to their last known address for purposes of redistricting. We will inform the public as soon as the data has been uploaded.
  • Tuesday, September 21 – Commissioners will each release their proposed state legislative district map.
  • Tuesday, September 28 – Commissioners will each release their proposed congressional district map.
  • Tuesday, October 5 (7 p.m.) – Statewide Virtual Public Outreach Meeting to receive feedback on state legislative map proposals.
  • Saturday, October 9 (10 a.m.) - Statewide Virtual Public Outreach Meeting to receive feedback on congressional map proposals.
  • Friday, October 22 – Deadline to ensure full consideration of third-party map submissions by the Commission.
  • Monday, November 15 (11:59 p.m.) – Deadline for Commission to submit final maps to the Legislature.

The PL 94-171 data, originally expected by April 1, 2021, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By law, Washington state uses the PL data to draft new legislative and congressional district maps that will apply to elections over the next decade. The law also directs the Redistricting Commission to relocate individuals in state custody to their last known address for purposes of redistricting.

Data experts are currently unpacking the data so that it can be uploaded to the mapping system that the commissioners will use to draft maps. The same data will be available for those who wish to use the DrawYourWA mapping tool to draft and send third-party map submissions for the commission’s consideration.

For the first time, the public can log on to a mapping tool found at www.redistricting.wa.gov and draft their own visions of what our legislative and congressional districts should look like,” Augustine said. “We look forward to seeing how the people of Washington think their districts should be drawn with the official data.”

Given the compressed timeline for drafting and negotiating legislative and congressional district maps, the commission suggests that those submitting third-party maps do so by October 22 so that commissioners have enough time to review and consider the submissions. Despite the suggested deadline, the public will be able to send their comments regarding the WSRC’s work right up to November 15 using one of many methods found at the “How to Participate” page on the WSRC website.

You can find more information about the Washington State Redistricting Commissionat our website. You can watch our meetings live and recorded on TVW or YouTube. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Sign up here to receive press releases and media advisories.



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State voting district maps: Find out why they matter

Wednesday, February 3, 2021


Every 10 years, the Washington State Redistricting Commission creates a new map of our legislative and congressional districts using the most recent census data.

District lines must be adjusted to accommodate new population numbers and provide for fair and effective representation. This process offers residents and community organizations the opportunity to recommend changes to existing voting-district maps.

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County is planning a series of events designed to involve residents and organizations in this important work. 

The first event is an online training. We will share basic information about the process and its importance. Our featured speaker is Alison McCaffree, Redistricting Chair for the League of Women Voters of Washington. 

We are hosting two sessions:

Redistricting 101 - Thursday, February 18 at 10:00 am or 6:30 pm

Each one-hour session will help participants learn:
  • About voting-district maps in Washington State
  • How these maps affect our voting power
  • How to provide individual input to the Redistricting Commission in 2021

Spread the word. This is a once-in-10-year opportunity to get involved in a critical statewide process. We welcome residents from any and all Washington counties.

District lines drawn in 2021 will determine how strong a voice each voter has in coming elections for the next 10 years.

This event is part of the Speak Up School series of trainings.

Look for additional training this Spring:
  • How to write and deliver powerful personal testimony
  • How and when to testify to the Redistricting Commission
For more information, please email lwvsccommunications@gmail.com or visit https://lwvsnoho.org or phone Karen Crowley at 425-387-5249.



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Census takers will be following up with people who did not respond online or by mail

Monday, August 17, 2020

The U.S. Census Bureau has begun conducting non-response follow-up with those who have not yet completed the census or who may have missed a question. 

Rightfully, it can be concerning to have a government worker knock on your door with questions.

If you'd rather not have a personal visit, complete your census information now — online, by phone or by mail — to avoid a visit.

If they do come to your door, remember that most likely they are local citizens who are canvassing their own neighborhoods.




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Census: Washington's response rate is 68.8% - census takers hit the streets

Friday, August 7, 2020

The United States census is still taking place right now.

How many are counted and where they live will determine representation in the House of Representatives. It will be used to justify distribution of government funds for everything from social services to infrastructure improvements.

Self-reporting can be done online and takes very little time as there are very few questions this time.

Washington's rate of return is currently 68.8% which is just slightly better than the national average.

Now it's time for the census workers to hit the streets. They will be visiting every address which has not self-reported, to figure out who is living there. If you would rather not have a knock at the door, households can still respond by completing and mailing back the paper questionnaire they received, by responding online at 2020census.gov, or by phone at 844-330-2020. 

Households can also respond online or by phone in one of 13 languages and find assistance in many more. Those that respond will not need to be visited to obtain their census response.

Census takers can be easily identified by a valid government ID badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date on the badge. To confirm a census taker’s identity, the public may contact the regional census center in Los Angeles to speak with a Census Bureau representative.

The Census Bureau will provide face masks to census takers and requires that census takers wear a mask while conducting their work. They will follow CDC and local public health guidelines when they visit. Census takers must complete a virtual COVID-19 training on social distancing protocols and other health and safety guidance before beginning their work in neighborhoods.

Census takers are hired from local communities. All census takers speak English, and many are bilingual. If a census taker does not speak the householder’s language, the household may request a return visit from a census taker who does. Census takers will also have materials on hand to help identify the household’s language.

If no one is home when the census taker visits, they will leave a notice of their visit with information about how to respond online, by phone or by mail. People are encouraged to cooperate with census takers and ensure that everyone who was living in their household as of April 1, 2020, is counted.



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It's not too late to complete the census

Wednesday, July 1, 2020



O U R P O W E R // O U R C E N S U S

When we’re missing from the census, our existence and our struggles are erased from the story of America. Resources and political power meant to support our community and give us a voice are assigned somewhere else.

The census determines how money and power are assigned by counting how many people there are to serve in each neighborhood, city, and state.

Yet time and time again the census has missed millions of us — including communities of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, people with low incomes or experiencing homelessness, and young children.

The census builds America so the census should look like America. #census2020 #wereherewecount

RESPOND TODAY! 



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May Day - the Day of the Worker

Thursday, April 30, 2020



May 1 is International Day of the Worker

All workers deserve a living wage. They deserve healthcare. They deserve to work without jeopardizing their health or safety or the health and safety of their families.

In the U.S., workers hit hardest by COVID-19 are Black and other People of Color; thousands descend from immigrants or came to America on their own. 

These workers are the people the country will rely on to survive and recover from COVID-19. Yet, it's workers and their families who need support and resources, right now and in the future. We can't just survive the pandemic, we have to thrive, because we are the backbone of this nation.

Recovering from COVID-19 for Washington state and everyone living here is directly tied to a complete census count - that means everyone, especially essential workers, first responders and immigrant and migrant workers.

The Federal government gives funding to states based on data from the census, and data from the census comes from the people. 

This is part of our power. Use it today to help protect workers and their families tomorrow. Be counted now. This is something we need to be intentional about in solidarity with each other, in fighting for economic and social justice for those who need it the most.

COMPLETE THE CENSUS: HERE

Online Day of Action Hosted by 


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70% of Lake Forest Park residents have returned their census forms

Tuesday, April 21, 2020


By Diane Hettrick

70% of residents in Lake Forest Park have turned in their census information. 

Lookin' good, LFP!

But wait, only 30% unreported and you are only 4th in the state. You've slipped a couple of ranks.

Those civic-minded Brier residents are still holding the top spot in the State with a 74.4% return rate.

Good for you Brier - bragging rights indeed.

Brier, then Sammamish, and Normandy Park. Then Lake Forest Park.

Kenmore sits at #19 with 66.6% returns - hmm something familiar about that number.

Where's Shoreline? Oh - there it is. #23 with a 65.3 return rate. Polite applause everybody.

At least it's above the state average of 56.2

It's not too late and you don't even need the paperwork you were sent. Go to the starting page 2020census.gov - ten minutes and you're done.



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Brier has the highest rate of census returns in the state - LFP is third

Monday, April 13, 2020

Washington state ranks only 8th for the number of self-reported census returns, with 51% reported.

We follow Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Virginia, Iowa, Nebraska, and Utah. None of them have more than 57% returned.

In Washington, Benton county leads the counties, tied with King.

And just north of us in Snohomish county, Brier  (pop. 6978) tops the list with 69%. Sammamish is second and Lake Forest Park is a close third.

Kenmore is #14 with 64%.

And Shoreline? Waaaay down the list at #22 with only 62.8% of its 56,752 residents reporting in.

The Federal government allocates resources based on population. Social service agencies point to the number of people in their service area when applying for funds. There's a lot at stake.

Even Lake Forest Park, which certainly has bragging rights, still has 32.3% of its 13,569 residents who haven't reported in.

If you have the paperwork with the specific code, it will save you a few steps, but it's not necessary.

Go to 2020Census.gov and fill in the info - basically just address and names.

--Diane Hettrick




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Have you completed the Census?

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Election Day is not the only day in 2020 that will decide our future. 

The Census is a chance to make a real difference in our communities. 

When we fill out the census form and make sure that all of us are counted, we can help our communities get the schools, hospitals, roads, and representation we need. 

If we don’t get counted, we don’t count

And we’ll miss out for the next 10 years.

Complete the Census today from the couch, from your bed, from the kitchen table - the Census is online and so easy to fill out. 

Make your voice heard today and for the next decade. Here is a toolkit with the simple steps to help get you started.

Complete the Census Today

You should have received your census postcard in the mail with a 12 digit code to fill out your census online at 2020Census.gov. If not, don't worry - just put in your address to start.



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Editorial: It's census day - help get resources for Washington state

Thursday, April 2, 2020

By Diane Hettrick, Editor

April 1st is Census Day. It's not the deadline. It's the day picked for you to list people who live in your household.

Gov. Inslee says: I need 10 minutes of your time. The Census helps WA get the national resources and representation we need. Today, those needs are crystal clear. Help our state. Be Counted. 

The Federal Government allocates resources based on population, which is why it is so critically important to get every person living here to be included in the census.

Representatives from local social service agencies like Center for Human Services and Turning Point are serving on the census committee and urging residents to fill out the simple form.

Political representation is based on population. The number of representatives in the Congressional House of Representatives is recalculated every ten years, based on the census numbers. If districts are increased in one state - they are decreased in another state.

We need to be fairly represented and get a fair amount of resources, based on the number of people we are serving.

Population determines the federal money we receive for schools, roads, Medicaid, SNAP, and other critical programs.

It is a very simple, bare bones form. List all the people who live at your address on April 1. There are no intrusive questions.

Do it now while you are thinking about it. Ten minutes. Fifteen if you have a multi-generational household.

If you have the paperwork that was mailed to you, it will save you a few steps, but you don't have to have it.

You can respond online, by phone, or by mail.

HERE'S THE LINK with all the information: http://2020census.gov

Here's the phone number: 844-330-2020



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Time to turn in your census

Saturday, March 28, 2020


April 1st is Census Day! And now in the midst of a global pandemic, it is more important than ever to make sure that everyone is counted in our community!

As we shelter in place, it has never been easier to complete the census.

The Census only happens once every ten years and it will shape the future of Shoreline. More than $675 Billion dollars of federal funds will be distributed to local communities based on the Census numbers, funding vital programs and sustaining healthy growth.

Even more, our Census numbers affect our congressional representation, determining the power of our vote. From school lunches and better transportation to support for firefighters and families in need, Census results affect our community every day — and in times of crisis, we realize how important this is!

You should have already received your invitation

You will have already received your census envelope with an invitation to respond online.

Plan to include everyone you expect to live in your home on April 1.
With or without your invitation, you can respond online in one of 13 languages and find assistance in many more. Every baby, child, student, visitor, resident, non-resident, and citizen counts!

You can respond online, by phone, or by mail.

  • Online - go to this link and answer the few, simple questions.
  • To respond by phone or request a paper questionnaire (available in English or Spanish), 
    • call the Census Bureau’s Toll-Free number, 844-330-2020
    • to respond in English by Telephone Display Device (TDD), call 844-467-2020.

It is important to our community - but it is also required by law - and you will continue to get reminders until you comply.


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Register now for free census workshop next Thursday

Saturday, February 22, 2020



The Census 101 workshop next Thursday, February 27, 2020 is being hosted by Center for Human Services, City of Shoreline and Turning Point.

They are collaborating on outreach and education of the 2020 Census and inviting community members and organizations to learn more about how they can help us ensure a complete and accurate count for the Shoreline and North King County area.

Register for the free workshop with Emily Rankin, 206-801-2219.



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