CENSUS DATA

Some experts believe the 2020 count could be the worst undercount in nearly 70 years.

New census data shows the exodus from Detroit continuing, with the city losing 6% of its population and bringing the number of people living in Wayne County down as well.

The first local level data for the 2020 US Census was released this week, showing population growth and decline at the county level from 2010 to 2020.

The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a news conference to discuss the release of the first local level results from the 2020 Census.

The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday denied a petition to grant relief to the state’s redistricting panel, who expects to adopt new congressional and legislative maps months later than allowed by the constitution.

DETROIT U.S. Census Bureau staff are coming to Detroit communities to encourage residents to complete the 2020 Census. Detroit, with 380,572 households, has a census response rate of 47.9 percent as of Wednesday -- one of the lowest census response rates in the state and among larger cities across the country, according to Census Bureau data. Wayne County has an overall census response rate of 63.3 percent, which is low compared to response rates in Macomb County, 78.9 percent, and Oakland County, 74.6 percent. Wayne Countys response rate is ranked #63 in Michigan, while Detroits response rate is ranked #491 out of all Michigan cities and townships. The Census Bureau has requested to extend the census self-response deadline to October 31 due to the pandemic.