The U.S. Census Bureau announced it will incorporate a citizenship question in a survey used to test procedures for the 2030 census. This move follows the previous attempt during the Trump administration to add such a question, which was ultimately blocked.
The inclusion of the citizenship question in the upcoming test has prompted concern among experts about potential impacts on census participation and data accuracy. The bureau’s test aims to evaluate the effects and logistics of including this question in the full 2030 count.
**Why this matters**
The census is critical for determining congressional representation and the allocation of federal funds. Adding a citizenship question could influence response rates, particularly among immigrant communities, potentially affecting the accuracy of population counts and the distribution of resources.
Source: NewsData