A bit of good census news. This correction will bring in millions in additional federal funding to Illinois.
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New York, California, other blue states succeed in altering 2020 census numbers, report says
Just the News ^ | January 21, 2024 | Madeleine Hubbard
The Democrat-run states such as New York and Illinois are increasing 2020 census numbers after successfully asking for a review of the once-a-decade population survey that helps determine federal funding distribution as the states struggle with population losses.
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The updates can be used in future population estimates through the rest of the decade to determine federal funding, but the new information cannot be used to redraw political districts or alter the number of congressional seats each state received during the post-census apportionment process.
Illinois, California, and New York all lost one congressional seat following the 2020 census due to population changes...
The most significant increase in population is coming to Illinois, with an additional 47,000 people being added after the review.
Illinois officials had requested the review after believing that census officials overlooked more than 40,000 people in senior facilities and care homes as well as nearly 6,000 college students in dorms. These group homes were difficult to count as many were locked down at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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