The Texas Census Institute seeks to provide stakeholders across Texas with resources for effective participation in the operations of the Decennial Census program. Then, we gather relevant material around several specific topics, such as the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA), and present it in a library-style format.
Resources
LUCA Library
The Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) is…
“…a voluntary, once-a-decade opportunity for governments to add, correct or delete addresses on the lists and maps used to conduct the decennial census.” (U.S. Census Bureau, 2017)
“…the only opportunity offered to tribal, state, and local governments to review and comment on the U.S. Census Bureau’s residential address list for their jurisdiction prior to the 2020 Census.” (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023)
From the U.S. Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau provides information and tools to tribal, state, and local governments for an effective LUCA operation…
From the Academia
Scholars explore different perspectives on implementing LUCA, highlighting its importance for an accurate census and more equitable counting…
From Experts and Organizations
Experts and Organizations explore the relevance of implementing LUCA to increase the likelihood of a more accurate census count…
