What the 2020 census can — and can't — tell us about LGBTQ people

The Census Bureau has released the most comprehensive national statistics to date about same-sex couples living together in the U.S. But many other LGBTQ people remain invisible in the census data.

A tale of two Colorado counties: One the fastest growing, one the fastest shrinking

Broomfield and Kit Carson are Colorado's fastest growing and shrinking counties, respectively, according to census population data.

Census undercounted Black people, Hispanics and Native Americans in 2020

Census Bureau Director Robert Santos noted the 2020 undercounts reflect “limitations" in the decennial tally.

Opinion | Texas Is the Future of America

The idea of the Lone Star State as a herald of the national future is terrifying and not just to liberals. 

Opinion | They Want to Be in the Room Where It Happens

Gimme an R! Gimme an E! Gimme a Districting!

Opinion | The U.S. Is Winning the War on Poverty

Government programs have steadily reduced the share of people in poverty

Despite Many Obstacles, the 2020 Census Gets a Cautious Thumbs-Up

A pandemic, hurricanes and politics seemed a recipe for an inaccurate count. But a preliminary check found no clear lapses.

The Downtown Decade: U.S. Population Density Rose in the 2010s

Outer suburbs still grew the fastest, but many downtowns and central districts also grew rapidly.

The Census Said Detroit Kept Shrinking. The Mayor Begs to Differ.

Mayor Mike Duggan, who ran on a promise to reverse generations of population decline, blamed the Census Bureau, not himself, after the head count fell again.

Opinion | What the ‘Majority Minority’ Shift Really Means for America

The census should collect data about race. But we should stop obsessing over it.

Opinion | How Far Are Texans From Open Rebellion Against Greg Abbott?

Voters should take “personal responsibility” and find a better person to run Texas.

Opinion | Chocolate Chip Cities

Black presence and Black power in America are on a seesaw.

How This Texas Town Became One of America’s Fastest-Growing Cities

Known for its German roots and its world-famous water park, New Braunfels, Texas, in the thriving corridor between San Antonio and Austin, grew 56 percent over the past decade.

Opinion | Who Has the Cure for America’s Declining Birthrate? Canada.

Let states bring in workers from around the world, based on their labor needs.

Census shows US growth driven by minorities; white pop falls under 60 percent

The growth in the American population over the last decade was driven entirely by minority communities, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S.