#NebraskaByTheNumbers

	Governing.unomaha.edu Features New and Updated Stories 2/25/2021 \| Governing.unomaha.edu has new stories on vehicle availability, housing affordability, and children in married couple households. Recently updated stories include city renter population, commute times, housing affordability, cities with long-term residents, union membership, and industry/occupation by age. Updates and additions are done regularly to assure the data stays available and relevant.
	Access the Experts: David Drozd 2/5/2021 \| David Drozd, research coordinator, was recently featured in an installment of Access the Experts, answering the question: “How did places like Nebraska become so demographically segregated, in which small towns are predominately white and urban areas are more ethnically diverse?”
	Population Data and Projections for the Norris School District 2/4/2021 \| CPAR prepared population projections by age and grade for the fast-growing Norris School District. The projections utilized local fertility trends and detailed migration by age patterns. They highlight what the district can expect in the years ahead to aid their planning for expected future growth.
	Nebraska Legislative Planning Committee 2020 Annual Report 1/28/2021 \| CPAR worked with the Planning Committee of the Nebraska State Legislature throughout 2020 to produce demographic, economic, and policy reports and dashboards. The 2020 Annual Report summarizes the efforts of the committee for all the senators of the Nebraska unicameral. Download the report.
	COVID-19 and Its IMPACT on Aging Nebraskans 1/28/2021 \| Finding ways to support elders at this time is of critical importance, especially those living alone or isolated. CPAR recently partnered with the UNO Department of Gerontology to produce a report on COVID-19 and its impact on aging Nebraskans for Nebraska's Area Agencies on Aging.
	How to Use the Census Bureau's Subject Tables from the American Community Survey on data.census.gov Tutorial Video 12.23.2020 \| Here is the third in our series of tutorial videos produced by CPAR. This one is of David Drozd demonstrating how to use the Census Bureau's subject tables from the American Community Survey on data.census.gov. Subject tables have both numbers and percentages making them a versatile choice when looking for data on a particular topic. View a list of subject tables.
	CPAR Updates Vizualizations 12.18.2020 \| The Census Bureau released the American Community Suvey 5-Year Estimates for 2015-2019. Then we updated three of our most popular dashboards: Quick Facts for Counties; Quick Facts for Legislative Districts; and Comparing Legislative Districts. Check them out for the latest data for Nebraska!
	Data Show Unicameral Districts Likely to Need Adjustment During 2021 Redistricting 12.17.2020 \| Want a sneak preview of how the 2020 Census might affect the boundaries of the Unicameral Districts? David Drozd analyzed data from the recently released 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates to determine which districts have higher or lower populations than average. These population variances will impact redistricting in 2021. Read the stories in the Lincoln Journal Star, KNEB, and KLIN. \| View the data.
	How to Find, Download, and Rank Data for the 100 Most Populated Metro Areas Using data.census.gov Tutorial Video 12.15.2020 \| Here is the second in our series of tutorial videos produced by CPAR. This one is of David Drozd demonstrating how to find, download, and rank data for the 100 most populated metroa areas using data.census.gov.
	How to Create a Thematic Map on data.census.gov Tutorial Video 12.7.2020 \| Here is the first in a series of tutorial videos produced by CPAR. This one is of David Drozd demonstrating how to select, download and create a online map of ZIP code data using the mapping function at data.census.gov. Watch this space for more tutorials; and let us know if there are specific tutorials you want to see.
	Vehicle Availability for U.S. Metro on governing.unomaha.edu 11.11.2020 \| We added a new story on governing.unomaha.edu. It includes a interactive map and data table that explore the percentage of different types of households in U.S. metros that have no vehicle available. While you are there check out recent updates to our stories on census return rates, federal employment, and personal consumption expenditures.
	Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Criminal Justice System in Nebraska 10.22.2020 \| CPAR — with partners Leah Butler and Ryan Spohn from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice — prepared a descriptive brief on racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system in Nebraska at the request of the Planning Committee of the Nebraska Legislature.
	COVID-19's Impact on Nebraska Rural Transit Service 09.29.2020 \| CPAR, as part of the Nebraska Statewide Transit Initiative, conducted two surveys of Nebraska transit agency managers to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted rural transit services in Nebraska. The findings are in the COVID-19's Impact on Nebraska Rural Transit Service report and Executive Summary. \| Read the news report.
	Nebraska Youth Survey 09.27.2020 \| CPAR worked with the Nebraska Community Foundation to conduct the Nebraska Youth Survey. Over 1,000 high school students responded. The results reveal the priorities, values, and desires of these individuals as well as factors that may influence their decision to return to or remain in Greater Nebraska in the future. \| Read a news report explaining the survey process and results.
	Access the Experts: Josie Schafer 9.25.2020 \| Josie Schafer, director of CPAR, was recently featured in an installment of Access the Experts, answering the question: "One of the biggest concerns for our state is rural depopulation and brain drain. What efforts are underway to create a stable future for rural Nebraska?"
	2020 Nebraska Data Users Conference 08.24.2020 \| While the 2020 Nebraska Data Users Conference is over, you can still access the presentations and recordings of the presentations for a nominal fee ($50). This fee will insure that we can continue to offer a quality conference and experience for all our Nebraska data users.
	ROUND TWO \| COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Report 08.19.2020 \| CPAR and a variety of statewide partners conducted a second round of the Nebraska Business Response Survey in June 2020 to study the continuing impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska businesses. Read the news release.
	Nebraska Economic Recovery Dashboard 07.07.2020 \| The Nebraska Economic Recovery Dashboard is a joint project with of the Planning Committee of the Nebraska Legislature to offer a visual tracking system of the state’s fiscal health through the COVID-19 pandemic and into recovery. All indicators will be updated regularly to provide timely, on-going information during the evolving pandemic.
	Lancaster County Population Projections: 2010 to 2050 06.10.2020 \| CPAR prepared a report, Lancaster County Population Projections, which presents a comprehensive set of population and household projections to 2050 for Lancaster County, Nebraska. The projections detail continued growth, especially among older age groups. The projections provide values for both non-Hispanic Whites and persons of color, indicating rising diversity over time. Projected household statistics include those that have a child under age 18, those that live alone, and average household size.
	COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Report 05.18.2020 \| CPAR worked with a variety of statewide partners to understand the impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska’s businesses and nonprofit organizations. In the Nebraska Business Response Survey Report, conducted in April 2020, we examine the impacts of COVID-19 by industry and region.
	Mobility Matters 2020 Quarter 1 04.10.2020 \| Mobility Matters is a quarterly newsletter created by CPAR in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska Safety Center. It includes stories on new regulations and guidance, upcoming transit events, and stories of public transit. The Mobility Matters 2020 Quarter 1 issue includes information on the response to COVID-19 from transit agencies and future driver training opportunities.
	Fiscal Stress in Local Governments and Nonprofits During COVID-19 Survey Results 04.10.2020 \| Craig Maher, Ph.D., and Trang Hong, Ph.D., with the UNO School of Public Administration have released the results of the Fiscal Stress in Local Governments and Nonprofits During COVID-19 Survey.
	Small Businesses in Nebraska 03.23.2020 \| CPAR worked with the Nebraska Business Development Center to develop a small business by the numbers infographic for their annual report. We brought together data from multiple sources to be able to characterize small business in Nebraska.
	Aspects of Nebraska's Migration Including Brain Drain and Workforce Impacts 02.27.2020 \| David Drozd recently gave a presentation called Aspects of Nebraska's Migration Including Brain Drain and Workforce Impacts to staff members at the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The figures show Nebraska’s net outmigration of those with a Bachelor’s Degree or more education over time, by race and ethnicity, by age, the states we tend to lose to, and which counties are experiencing net losses.
	Speaking of Nebraska: 2020 Census 02.27.2020 \| David Drozd was interviewed for the Feb. 27, 2020, episode of Speaking of Nebraska, on the topic of the 2020 Census. Also interviewed are Senator Tony Vargas, Heather Engdahl of Civic Nebraska, and Blanca Ramirez-Salazar of the U.S. Census Bureau Denver Region Office. Speaking of Nebraska is a weekly show on NETnebraska about the issues facing Nebraska.
	Characteristics of the Omaha Metro’s Black/African American Population 02.20.2020 \| David Drozd compiled key data on recent local changes in Characteristics of the Omaha Metro's Black/African American Population for a Black History Month event. There are positive trends for rising education and income levels; lowered unemployment and poverty levels; the relationship between family type and poverty; and a relatively unknown trend for increases in households where one person lives alone. Rankings among the 100 largest metros and change over time are provided. While there is more work to do, we should be aware of and celebrate these improvements.
	Speaking of Nebraska: Rural Transportation 02.13.2020 \| Bill Bivin was interviewed for the Feb. 13,2020, episode of Speaking of Nebraska, on the topic of Rural Transportation. Bivin talks about why rural public transit is important to Nebraska and about CPAR's partnership with the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska Safety Center working to improve public transit in Nebraska. Speaking of Nebraska is a weekly show on NETnebraska about the issues facing Nebraska.
	Consider This: Census 2020 02.08.2020 \| Josie Schafer recently discussed the 2020 Census on Consider This... with Cathy Wyatt. Next month, households across the country will be invited to participate in this. Watch Consider This: Census 2020 to learn what Nebraska is doing to help increase reporting, especially in the hard to reach counties.
	Middle-Income Housing in Nebraska 01.02.2020 \| CPAR recently explored the challenges and opportunities of housing across the state of Nebraska. Read our Middle-Income Housing in Nebraska report to learn more about the middle class, why there is a demand for middle-income housing, and LB 518 - The Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act.

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CPAR Upcoming Activities and Outreach

4/22	Nebraska Data Users Conference Series
6/24	Nebraska Data Users Conference Series
8/26	Nebraska Data Users Conference Series
10/28	Nebraska Data Users Conference Series

CPAR Recent Activities and Outreach

1/29	Recording of Go Vote Omaha video regarding redistricting with the League of Women Voters \| David Drozd
12/22	Census Bureau release of state total population estimates as of July 1, 2020 \| David Drozd
12/18	Presentation to the Planning Committee of the Nebraska State Legislature \| Josie Schafer
12/9	Presentation on population data and enrollment projections for the Norris School District at Norris Board of Education meeting \| David Drozd
12/10	Release of 2015-2019 ACS Five-Year Estimates \| David Drozd
11/23	Presentation to the Planning Committee of the Nebraska State Legislature \| Josie Schafer
11/9	Presentation on the Greater Nebraska Youth Survey at the Nebraska Community Foundation's Dream Welcome Week \| Josie Schafer
10/13	Presentation on Title VI at Nebraska Safety Center PASS training \| Matt Harrington
9/29	Presentation to the Nebraska Legislature Planning Committee \| Josie Schafer
9/24	Presentation on diversity at the Mutually Inclusive event on diversity and talent in the workforce, presented by Mutual of Omaha \| David Drozd
9/16	Healthy Aging and Trends panel session at the Nebraska Public Health Conference \| David Drozd
8/26	Digital Communications: Relationships, Engagement, and Fundraising \| Lisa Sock \| Certificate in Fundraising Management
8/20	31st Annual Nebraska Data Users Conference
8/21	Tapping into the Power of Corporate Giving \| Jeff McGinn \| Certificate in Fundraising Management
8/19	31st Annual Nebraska Data Users Conference
8/13	Knox County Public Transit Discussion: Mobility Management - Phase 3 presentation to the Knox County Board of Supervisors \| Bill Bivin
8/5	Using data.census.gov for Health Related Data presentation to a Nebraska Hospital Association workgroup \| David Drozd

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	Governing.unomaha.edu Features New and Updated Stories 2/25/2021 \| Governing.unomaha.edu has new stories on vehicle availability, housing affordability, and children in married couple households. Recently updated stories include city renter population, commute times, housing affordability, cities with long-term residents, union membership, and industry/occupation by age. Updates and additions are done regularly to assure the data stays available and relevant.
	Access the Experts: David Drozd 2/5/2021 \| David Drozd, research coordinator, was recently featured in an installment of Access the Experts, answering the question: “How did places like Nebraska become so demographically segregated, in which small towns are predominately white and urban areas are more ethnically diverse?”
	Population Data and Projections for the Norris School District 2/4/2021 \| CPAR prepared population projections by age and grade for the fast-growing Norris School District. The projections utilized local fertility trends and detailed migration by age patterns. They highlight what the district can expect in the years ahead to aid their planning for expected future growth.
	Nebraska Legislative Planning Committee 2020 Annual Report 1/28/2021 \| CPAR worked with the Planning Committee of the Nebraska State Legislature throughout 2020 to produce demographic, economic, and policy reports and dashboards. The 2020 Annual Report summarizes the efforts of the committee for all the senators of the Nebraska unicameral. Download the report.
	COVID-19 and Its IMPACT on Aging Nebraskans 1/28/2021 \| Finding ways to support elders at this time is of critical importance, especially those living alone or isolated. CPAR recently partnered with the UNO Department of Gerontology to produce a report on COVID-19 and its impact on aging Nebraskans for Nebraska's Area Agencies on Aging.
	How to Use the Census Bureau's Subject Tables from the American Community Survey on data.census.gov Tutorial Video 12.23.2020 \| Here is the third in our series of tutorial videos produced by CPAR. This one is of David Drozd demonstrating how to use the Census Bureau's subject tables from the American Community Survey on data.census.gov. Subject tables have both numbers and percentages making them a versatile choice when looking for data on a particular topic. View a list of subject tables.
	CPAR Updates Vizualizations 12.18.2020 \| The Census Bureau released the American Community Suvey 5-Year Estimates for 2015-2019. Then we updated three of our most popular dashboards: Quick Facts for Counties; Quick Facts for Legislative Districts; and Comparing Legislative Districts. Check them out for the latest data for Nebraska!
	Data Show Unicameral Districts Likely to Need Adjustment During 2021 Redistricting 12.17.2020 \| Want a sneak preview of how the 2020 Census might affect the boundaries of the Unicameral Districts? David Drozd analyzed data from the recently released 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates to determine which districts have higher or lower populations than average. These population variances will impact redistricting in 2021. Read the stories in the Lincoln Journal Star, KNEB, and KLIN. \| View the data.
	How to Find, Download, and Rank Data for the 100 Most Populated Metro Areas Using data.census.gov Tutorial Video 12.15.2020 \| Here is the second in our series of tutorial videos produced by CPAR. This one is of David Drozd demonstrating how to find, download, and rank data for the 100 most populated metroa areas using data.census.gov.
	How to Create a Thematic Map on data.census.gov Tutorial Video 12.7.2020 \| Here is the first in a series of tutorial videos produced by CPAR. This one is of David Drozd demonstrating how to select, download and create a online map of ZIP code data using the mapping function at data.census.gov. Watch this space for more tutorials; and let us know if there are specific tutorials you want to see.
	Vehicle Availability for U.S. Metro on governing.unomaha.edu 11.11.2020 \| We added a new story on governing.unomaha.edu. It includes a interactive map and data table that explore the percentage of different types of households in U.S. metros that have no vehicle available. While you are there check out recent updates to our stories on census return rates, federal employment, and personal consumption expenditures.
	Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Criminal Justice System in Nebraska 10.22.2020 \| CPAR — with partners Leah Butler and Ryan Spohn from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice — prepared a descriptive brief on racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system in Nebraska at the request of the Planning Committee of the Nebraska Legislature.
	COVID-19's Impact on Nebraska Rural Transit Service 09.29.2020 \| CPAR, as part of the Nebraska Statewide Transit Initiative, conducted two surveys of Nebraska transit agency managers to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted rural transit services in Nebraska. The findings are in the COVID-19's Impact on Nebraska Rural Transit Service report and Executive Summary. \| Read the news report.
	Nebraska Youth Survey 09.27.2020 \| CPAR worked with the Nebraska Community Foundation to conduct the Nebraska Youth Survey. Over 1,000 high school students responded. The results reveal the priorities, values, and desires of these individuals as well as factors that may influence their decision to return to or remain in Greater Nebraska in the future. \| Read a news report explaining the survey process and results.
	Access the Experts: Josie Schafer 9.25.2020 \| Josie Schafer, director of CPAR, was recently featured in an installment of Access the Experts, answering the question: "One of the biggest concerns for our state is rural depopulation and brain drain. What efforts are underway to create a stable future for rural Nebraska?"
	2020 Nebraska Data Users Conference 08.24.2020 \| While the 2020 Nebraska Data Users Conference is over, you can still access the presentations and recordings of the presentations for a nominal fee ($50). This fee will insure that we can continue to offer a quality conference and experience for all our Nebraska data users.
	ROUND TWO \| COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Report 08.19.2020 \| CPAR and a variety of statewide partners conducted a second round of the Nebraska Business Response Survey in June 2020 to study the continuing impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska businesses. Read the news release.
	Nebraska Economic Recovery Dashboard 07.07.2020 \| The Nebraska Economic Recovery Dashboard is a joint project with of the Planning Committee of the Nebraska Legislature to offer a visual tracking system of the state’s fiscal health through the COVID-19 pandemic and into recovery. All indicators will be updated regularly to provide timely, on-going information during the evolving pandemic.
	Lancaster County Population Projections: 2010 to 2050 06.10.2020 \| CPAR prepared a report, Lancaster County Population Projections, which presents a comprehensive set of population and household projections to 2050 for Lancaster County, Nebraska. The projections detail continued growth, especially among older age groups. The projections provide values for both non-Hispanic Whites and persons of color, indicating rising diversity over time. Projected household statistics include those that have a child under age 18, those that live alone, and average household size.
	COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Report 05.18.2020 \| CPAR worked with a variety of statewide partners to understand the impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska’s businesses and nonprofit organizations. In the Nebraska Business Response Survey Report, conducted in April 2020, we examine the impacts of COVID-19 by industry and region.
	Mobility Matters 2020 Quarter 1 04.10.2020 \| Mobility Matters is a quarterly newsletter created by CPAR in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska Safety Center. It includes stories on new regulations and guidance, upcoming transit events, and stories of public transit. The Mobility Matters 2020 Quarter 1 issue includes information on the response to COVID-19 from transit agencies and future driver training opportunities.
	Fiscal Stress in Local Governments and Nonprofits During COVID-19 Survey Results 04.10.2020 \| Craig Maher, Ph.D., and Trang Hong, Ph.D., with the UNO School of Public Administration have released the results of the Fiscal Stress in Local Governments and Nonprofits During COVID-19 Survey.
	Small Businesses in Nebraska 03.23.2020 \| CPAR worked with the Nebraska Business Development Center to develop a small business by the numbers infographic for their annual report. We brought together data from multiple sources to be able to characterize small business in Nebraska.
	Aspects of Nebraska's Migration Including Brain Drain and Workforce Impacts 02.27.2020 \| David Drozd recently gave a presentation called Aspects of Nebraska's Migration Including Brain Drain and Workforce Impacts to staff members at the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The figures show Nebraska’s net outmigration of those with a Bachelor’s Degree or more education over time, by race and ethnicity, by age, the states we tend to lose to, and which counties are experiencing net losses.
	Speaking of Nebraska: 2020 Census 02.27.2020 \| David Drozd was interviewed for the Feb. 27, 2020, episode of Speaking of Nebraska, on the topic of the 2020 Census. Also interviewed are Senator Tony Vargas, Heather Engdahl of Civic Nebraska, and Blanca Ramirez-Salazar of the U.S. Census Bureau Denver Region Office. Speaking of Nebraska is a weekly show on NETnebraska about the issues facing Nebraska.
	Characteristics of the Omaha Metro’s Black/African American Population 02.20.2020 \| David Drozd compiled key data on recent local changes in Characteristics of the Omaha Metro's Black/African American Population for a Black History Month event. There are positive trends for rising education and income levels; lowered unemployment and poverty levels; the relationship between family type and poverty; and a relatively unknown trend for increases in households where one person lives alone. Rankings among the 100 largest metros and change over time are provided. While there is more work to do, we should be aware of and celebrate these improvements.
	Speaking of Nebraska: Rural Transportation 02.13.2020 \| Bill Bivin was interviewed for the Feb. 13,2020, episode of Speaking of Nebraska, on the topic of Rural Transportation. Bivin talks about why rural public transit is important to Nebraska and about CPAR's partnership with the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska Safety Center working to improve public transit in Nebraska. Speaking of Nebraska is a weekly show on NETnebraska about the issues facing Nebraska.
	Consider This: Census 2020 02.08.2020 \| Josie Schafer recently discussed the 2020 Census on Consider This... with Cathy Wyatt. Next month, households across the country will be invited to participate in this. Watch Consider This: Census 2020 to learn what Nebraska is doing to help increase reporting, especially in the hard to reach counties.
	Middle-Income Housing in Nebraska 01.02.2020 \| CPAR recently explored the challenges and opportunities of housing across the state of Nebraska. Read our Middle-Income Housing in Nebraska report to learn more about the middle class, why there is a demand for middle-income housing, and LB 518 - The Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act.

#NebraskaByTheNumbers

Governing.unomaha.edu Features New and Updated Stories

Access the Experts: David Drozd

Population Data and Projections for the Norris School District

Nebraska Legislative Planning Committee 2020 Annual Report

COVID-19 and Its IMPACT on Aging Nebraskans

How to Use the Census Bureau's Subject Tables from the American Community Survey on data.census.gov Tutorial Video

CPAR Updates Vizualizations

Data Show Unicameral Districts Likely to Need Adjustment During 2021 Redistricting

How to Find, Download, and Rank Data for the 100 Most Populated Metro Areas Using data.census.gov Tutorial Video

How to Create a Thematic Map on data.census.gov Tutorial Video

Vehicle Availability for U.S. Metro on governing.unomaha.edu

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Criminal Justice System in Nebraska

COVID-19's Impact on Nebraska Rural Transit Service

Nebraska Youth Survey

Access the Experts: Josie Schafer

2020 Nebraska Data Users Conference

ROUND TWO | COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Report

Nebraska Economic Recovery Dashboard

Lancaster County Population Projections: 2010 to 2050

COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Report

Mobility Matters 2020 Quarter 1

Fiscal Stress in Local Governments and Nonprofits During COVID-19 Survey Results

Small Businesses in Nebraska

Aspects of Nebraska's Migration Including Brain Drain and Workforce Impacts

Speaking of Nebraska: 2020 Census

Characteristics of the Omaha Metro’s Black/African American Population

Speaking of Nebraska: Rural Transportation

Consider This: Census 2020

Middle-Income Housing in Nebraska