The Impact of Undercount & How to Collectively Address March 12, 2019 Census 2020: The Impact of Undercount & How to Collectively Address March 12, 2019
Brent Kettler, Dir Economic Research & Strategy, EnSite, Inc. EnSite, Inc. is a local-based design, planning, and engineering firm committed to creating a more sustainable community in SW Florida. Census Relevance: Direct Impact to Future Growth All projects and partnerships most beneficial to sustainable regional development are impacted by undercount. Quick Background
In FY 2015, $500B in federal funding issued How & Why?? - Funding In FY 2015, Florida ALONE received $29B in Federal Funding for Assistance Programs based on Decennial Census-derived Statistics The Census determines federal funding amounts for most essential safety-net programs. In FY 2015, $500B in federal funding issued
Key Health Programs Funded • Medicaid • SNAP • Medicare Part B • National School Lunch Program • Health Center Program • State Children’s Insurance Program Key Health Programs Funded
Growth & Impact In 2017, federal funding grew from $500B, to nearly $700B Florida funding grew from $29B to $44B
What Issues Could Increase Undercount? There are Many: -Moving from paper to online, political and legislative impacts (e.g. immigrant status questions), etc. A KEY ISSUE IS LACK OF SUPPORT In 2010, there were 500 Census Area Offices In 2020, there are projected to be only 248 In 2010, there were 12 regional offices In 2020, there are projected to be only 6
How Can You Help? Utilize the Community Partnership & Engagement Program (CPEP) Model CPEP Detailed Breakdown https://www2.census.gov/about/partners/sdc/resources/hallapril2017.pdf
Getting Started: Tips, Tools & Resources Who are your target Demographics? Veterans, Farm workers, Homeless, Immigrants, Senior-citizens, etc. Where are your low response areas? Census Hard to Count Map Determine your LCC (Local Complete Count Committee) >
Participate in Subcommittees -Create Partnerships -Identify Trusted Sources -Develop an Outreach Plan INCREASE AWARENESS