The Texas Census Institute conducts and disseminates research on census and American Community Survey issues and their application to Texas.
Our Research
Overview
Data-driven research on the impact of the census is central to our efforts to ensure Texas has the resources it needs to thrive. Led by our Research Committee and an Editorial Advisory Committee, the Texas Census Institute seeks to understand the impact of this data on the challenges facing Texas.
Research Reports
Original research to provide insight as to the role of census data in policy, program and budget decisions in Texas.
Policy Briefs
Policy recommendations to support improved census participation and data accuracy.
Research at a Glance
Infographics and summary sheets derived from the Research and Policy Briefs.
Data Visualization Tool
Interactive tool to explore the data from our Research.
Publications
2020 Census Dashboard for Texas
Find the undercount and relevant census-related characteristics of your county and the state.
The 2020 Census Undercount in Texas Counties
This research brief estimates the 2020 Census undercount of Texas counties and studies its relationship with census self-response rates.
The 2020 Census Undercount of Young Children in Texas Counties
In partnership with Dr. Bill O’Hare from Count All Kids, this research brief estimates the 2020 Census undercount of Texas young children by county and studies county-level and regional patterns across the state.
Texas Counties with High Children Undercounts in the 2020 U.S. Census
In partnership with Dr. Bill O’Hare from Count All Kids, this research studies Texas counties’ high rates and numbers of child undercounting in the 2020 Census.
The 2020 Census Undercount of Children in Texas Counties
In partnership with Dr. Bill O’Hare from Count All Kids, this research brief estimates the undercount of Texas children by county in the 2020 Census.
Undercounting and Overcounting population in Texas counties
Our first research report establishes and describes a methodology for estimating the people that are not accurately reflected in the 2020 Census.
