BERC joins SDC Affiliates
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More 2020 Census Jobs!
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Lead Census Field Manager
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Tennessee economic indicators
(12/2018)
TN: 3,086,100 employees
+2.0% since December 2017
(Q2 2018)
TN: $322,421,900,000
+2.6% since Q2 2017
(Q3 2018)
TN: $47,134 | US: $53,698
+3.3% since Q3 2017
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Recent and upcoming releases
The following are U.S. Census Bureau's scheduled data releases in February through April.
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TN SDC Network
The State Data Center Program is a cooperative program of the State of Tennessee, The University of Tennessee and the U.S. Census Bureau. Data Centers in each state assist the bureau by disseminating Census data and other federal data sets and information.
Each center has an internal statewide affiliate network to further assist in disseminating data to local users. These affiliates also have local information and expertise to offer.
Visit TN SDC for a full listing of affiliates.
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Tennessee Population Total Tops 6.77 Million in 2018
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Tennessee remained the nation's 16th most populous state for the third year in a row in 2018. Although the state grew by 61,216 people last year, the rate of population growth slowed for the first time in 5 years.
The dip in grow rate was accompanied by slowing rates of domestic net migration and natural increase.
More 2018 population estimates are forthcoming
Detailed 2018 estimates for counties and municipalities will be released as a series of three additional products beginning in April.
- Total Population and Components of Change Estimates for Counties and Metropolitan/Micropolitan Statistical Areas (4/18/2019)
- Total Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Housing Unit Estimate for Nation, States, Counties (5/23/2019)
- Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for the Nation, States, Counties (6/20/2019)
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2013 and 2018 Core-based statistical area comparison
If you work with demographic or economic statistical data, you're likely familiar with the acronym MSA. This stands for Metropolitan or Micropolitan Statistical Area. In either case, MSA's are an important regional geography built using population density, jobs and commuting patterns.
The counties included in these delineations are used by numerous federal agencies and are a popular basis for compiling information about the economy and employment.
MSA-level tabulations in the latest American Community Survey (2013-2017), and earlier census releases still reflect the boundaries released in 2013. New boundaries will be incorporated in Census Bureau products, most likely beginning in 2020 (e.g. 2019 ACS 1-year estimates).
Interactive comparison map
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Click the map to launch the comparison application. Counties outlined in red have changed. |
Learn more about core-based statistical areas
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Around the state:
From opposite ends of the state come two interesting looks at opioid use.
Sparks Bureau for Business & Economic Research, Univ. of Memphis
This interactive Esri map series highlights some counties in Tennessee and the nation where opioid prescriptions are still climbing.
Boyd Center, The Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville
Researchers found evidence linking increased opioid prescriptions rates to both decreases in labor for participation and increases in unemployment.
Other Tennessee News
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Recent news from the Census Bureau:
Some communities in Tennessee will be invited to participate in the 2020 Census New Construction Program. This program captures new construction activity from May 2018 to April 1, 2020.
Many counties, municipalities and Development Districts in Tennessee participated in the Local Update of Census Addresses Operation (LUCA). LUCA and the New Construction Program are two efforts to keep the Bureau's Master Address File current leading to Census Day in 2020.
How likely are residents in your community to complete a Census form? How is the Census perceived? How do concerns for privacy and distrust of government affect Census response?
If you're involved in a Complete Count Committee or Census marketing in your community, this an important study to review.
One key finding? Tying participation in the census to community funding and, by extension, the hope for a better future for younger generations was a key motivator.
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