Counting for Dollars 2020: The Role of the Decennial Census in the Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds
As directed by Congress, over three hundred federal spending programs rely on data derived from the Decennial Census to guide the geographic distribution of funds to states, counties, cities, and households. To better understand the fiscal impacts of the upcoming 2020 Census on states and local areas, the Counting for Dollars Project aims to:
- identify each federal program that geographically distributes financial assistance based, in whole or part, on data derived from the Decennial Census; and
- ascertain the connection between Decennial Census accuracy and the equitable distribution of funds to states and local areas.
Preparations for the 2020 Census in the City of Bristol, Virginia is underway! Take a moment to explore these Census figures for Virginia:
