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2016 Texas Demography Conference

The 2016 Texas Demography Conference will be held on May 17th - 18th in Austin Texas. Please plan to join us in Austin where the program will focus on significant demographic trends and drivers of demographic change.

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Census Bureau Hiring: Temporary jobs available in Houston (Harris County, TX)

The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring nearly 700 enumerators and local supervisors for the 2016 Census Test in Harris County, Texas. Temporary full-time and part-time positions are now available. [More Information]

The Foreign-Born Population in Texas

Based on the size and composition of its foreign-born population, Texas is more international now than at any time since its statehood in 1845. By 2013, more than one of every 10 foreign-born persons in the United States resided in Texas. Both international and domestic migration are fueling the growth of the foreign-born population in Texas. [View Report]

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Origins of Immigrants to Texas

Recent Census data suggest a new pattern of immigration is emerging in Texas. Traditionally, Texas immigration has been dominated by people originating in Latin America, particularly Mexico. Following the 2007-2009 recession, immigration from Mexico has declined sharply. In 2005, 56.8 percent of all non-citizen immigrants originated in Mexico. By 2013, Mexican-origin immigrants made up only 27.1 percent of all non-citizen immigrants. [View Report]

Introduction to Migration in Texas Brief

In this brief we show how migration is shaping the size and composition of the Texas population. In recent years, migration has played an important role in the states remarkable population growth. With the continuation of these recent migration patterns, strong population growth will persist into the future. [View Report]

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OSD in the News

Politifact: Texas is growing faster than the country: True February 01, 2016

The Perfect State Index: If Iowa, NH are too white to go first, then who? January 30, 2016

Economic outlook seems strong for Texas, economists say January 28, 2016

Behind from the start: Prenatal care crisis puts babies in Bexar County, Tex., at risk Part 1 January 16, 2016

Rise in Immigrants Changing Face of America January 07, 2016

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Latest Presentations

February 22, 2016[PPTX][PDF]Texas Fiscal Officers Academy

February 10, 2016[PPTX][PDF]Leadership San Antonio

February 06, 2016[PPTX][PDF]National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

January 30, 2016[PPTX][PDF]Emerge-USA

January 28, 2016[PPTX][PDF]Sustainable Groundwater Alliance of Central Texas

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Publications

The Foreign-Born Population in Texas: Sources of GrowthPub. Date: October, 2015

Origins of Immigrants to TexasPub. Date: May, 2015

Important and Recent Updates

Demographic and Economic Profiles of Texas's Electorate

February 23,2016

In advance of the Texas primary on March 1, the U.S. Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics that give an overall profile of the states voting-age population and industries.

2016 Texas Demography Conference

February 22,2016

The 2016 Texas Demography Conference will be held on May 17th - 18th in Austin Texas. Please plan to join us in Austin where the program will focus on significant demographic trends and drivers of demographic change.

Census Bureau Hiring: Temporary jobs available in Houston (Harris County, TX)

January 20,2016

The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring nearly 700 enumerators and local supervisors for the 2016 Census Test in Harris County, Texas. Temporary full-time and part-time positions are now available with pay ranging from $22.25 to $25.25 per hour. For hiring information, please call 1-800-361-6891.

2016 Census Test

January 19,2016

The 2016 Census Test will allow the Census Bureau to study a variety of new methods and advanced technologies that are under consideration for the 2020 Census.

Economic Census Completes Release of Geographic Area Series

December 11,2015

With the completion of three more sectors, the Geographic Area Series is completed.

Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates for All Counties

December 9,2015

The only up-to-date, single-year income and poverty statistics for all counties and school districts.

ACS Provides 10 Years of Local Statistics for Communities Nationwide

December 3,2015

The latest ACS 5-year statistics allow users for the first time to compare two nonoverlapping five-year data sets: 2005-2009 & 2010-2014.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2015

September 14,2015

In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. Congress expanded the observance in 1989 to a month-long celebration (Sept. 15 Oct. 15) of the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

TxSDC 2013 Population Estimates are now available.

May 18,2015

The 2013 total population estimates for Texas counties, places, COGs, and MSAs as well as the county age, sex, race/ethnicity estimates are now available.

Publication: Origins of Immigrants to Texas.

May 13, 2015

This research brief looks at recent patterns of international migration to Texas. It examines the origins of immigrants to the stateand shows that recent trends are leading to greater population diversity in Texas.

Economics &Statistics Administration report: The Value of the American Community Survey.

May 1, 2015

The American Community Survey is a national treasure, producing a wealth of data on which our country relies to make important decisions.

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2015.

April 29, 2015

In 1978, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen tocoincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history.

New Census Bureau Infographic Shows How Communities Rely on the AmericanCommunity Survey.

April 24, 2015

Why We Ask, a new U.S. Census Bureau infographic in the Measuring America series, explains the importantrole the American Community Survey plays in the future of Americas planning needs.

U.S. Cities are Home to 62.7 Percent of the U.S. Population, but Comprise Just 3.5 Percent of Land Area

March 4, 2015

A majority of the U.S. population lives in incorporated places or cities, although these areas only make up a small fraction of the U.S. land area.

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