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data essayNov 3, 2025

Census takers in 1800 were provided a standard questionnaire, but how they collected and organized information was up to them, as shown in this tally of Ohio residents. (U.S. Census Bureau)

How the U.S. government measures race has changed substantially since censuses began in 1790. Today, Americans differ on whether the government should ask about race.

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reportJan 7, 2011

Report: Hispanics Played Key Role in Census 2010 Growth

When the Census Bureau announced the first population totals from the 2010 Census for the nation (308.7 million) and for states on Dec. 21, the numbers did not include ethnic or race breakdowns.
presentationJan 6, 2011

Asian-Americans and Technology

Director Lee Rainie spoke at the Organization of Chinese Americans Broadband Summit about Pew Research examining how Asian-Americans use technology, including broadband adoption and online activities.
reportJan 5, 2011

The 2010 Congressional Reapportionment and Latinos

Hispanic voters are nearly three times more prevalent in states that gained congressional seats and Electoral College votes in the 2010 reapportionment than they are in states that lost seats.
reportJan 5, 2011

The 2010 Congressional Reapportionment and Latinos

Hispanic voters are nearly three times more prevalent in states that gained congressional seats and Electoral College votes in the 2010 reapportionment than they are in states that lost seats.
reportNov 15, 2010

National Latino Leader? The Job is Open

When asked in an open-ended question on a nationwide survey of Latinos to name the person they consider “the most important Latino leader in the country today,” nearly two-thirds (64%) of Hispanics said they did not know.
short readsNov 2, 2010

Latinos Perceptions of Discrimination

Six-in-ten Latinos say discrimination against Hispanics is a “major problem.”
reportOct 28, 2010

Illegal Immigration Backlash Worries, Divides Latinos

The national political backlash against illegal immigration has created new divisions among Latinos and heightened their concerns about discrimination against members of their ethnic group-including those who were born in the United States or who immigrated legally.
reportOct 15, 2010

Latinos in the 2010 Elections: Arizona

There are 766,000 eligible Hispanic voters in Arizona, 18% of all eligible voters in the state.
reportOct 15, 2010

Latinos in the 2010 Elections: California

There are 5.4 million eligible Hispanic voters in California, 24% of all eligible voters in the state.
reportOct 15, 2010

Latinos in the 2010 Elections: Colorado

There are 434,000 eligible Hispanic voters in Colorado, 13% of all eligible voters in the state.

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Counting Race: How the Census Measures Identity and What Americans Think About It

How Much Discrimination Do Americans Say Groups Face in the U.S.?

Key facts about U.S. Latinos

How Americans feel about making English the official language of the U.S.

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Asian-Americans and Technology

The 2010 Congressional Reapportionment and Latinos

The 2010 Congressional Reapportionment and Latinos

National Latino Leader? The Job is Open

Latinos Perceptions of Discrimination

Illegal Immigration Backlash Worries, Divides Latinos

Latinos in the 2010 Elections: Arizona

Latinos in the 2010 Elections: California

Latinos in the 2010 Elections: Colorado

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