The Nevada State Data Center (SDC) program was established in 1982 as a service of the Nevada State Library, Archives & Public Records. The SDC provides training and technical assistance in accessing and using Census data for the planning, decision-making, administration and research needs of Nevada's state and local governments, businesses, researchers and others.
The SDC serves as the coordinating agency for 21 state affiliates. This network consists of state and local government agencies who produce primary data on the Nevada economy, regional and local organizations, libraries and universities.
The SDC is a cooperative effort with the US Census Bureau.
About the 2020 Census
As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, America counts its population each decade. The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution. The data collected determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and is also used to distribute federal funds to local communities.
The 2020 Census will be conducted primarily online and library staff will be on the front lines to assist!
Assisting people with their Census forms is just one way libraries can contribute to this important effort. Accurate Census data is a key component to fair representation and funding and is vital to all types of library users, including students, researchers, businesses and community organizations.
According to ALA, 99% of Hard-to-Count (HTC) census tracts are within five miles of a public library!
Use the resources in this guide to find out more about 2020 Census activities and what you can do to promote a successful effort in your community. Get started with the Libraries' Guide to the 2020 Census from ALA.
How can I invite the Census Bureau to give a presentation at my library?
Contact Kimberly Burgess, Partnership Specialist, (775) 901-9563 for assistance in locating a partnership specialist in your area.
How can my library get 2020 Census promotional materials?
Contact Kimberly Burgess, Partnership Specialist, (775) 901-9563. Downloadable materials are also available.
Are respondents required by law to complete their Census form? What if they want to skip a question?
Title 13 of the U.S. Code states that respondents may be fined if they do not complete their Census form. Submitting an incomplete form will increase the likelihood that an enumerator will need to follow-up with a respondent in person.
Who should I contact if my staff or community members have questions about completing the form?
A Census Questionnaire Assistance hotline will be toll-free and open from mid-January to early September 2020.
For more FAQs, see: Libraries' Guide to the 2020 Census, p. 11-12.
Census QuickFacts - A quick way to find census data for states, counties, and towns
American FactFinder - Gateway to detailed census data
Census 2020 Hard to Count Map - Locate areas in your community that are hard to count.
Census Engagement Navigator - Learn about areas that had high or low return rates in the 2010 Census, and the current demographic makeup of these neighborhoods.
2020 Census In Field Address Canvassing (IFAC) Viewer - Locate housing units that will be contacted during address canvassing, taking place from August to October 2019.
The Citizenship Question and the 2020 Census - an overview of this issue from the ALA Intellectual Freedom Blog
2020 Census Resources and Legislation - an overview of state efforts to encourage participation in 2020 Census from the National Conference on State Legislatures
2020 Census - advocacy and other resources from the American Library Association
Tools & Resources: Best Practices for Getting out the Count - a collection of web sites suggesting methods for promoting Census turnout, from staff at Oregon's Population Research Center.
Municipal Action Guide - Preparing for the 2020 Census - from the National League of Cities
Census 2020 in Rural America - fact sheet from the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality
The Vulnerable, Vital 2020 Census - collection of research and articles from the Urban Institute
Census study on Barriers, and Attitudes, Motivators Toward Participating in the Upcoming 2020 Census - from Census Bureau
Ways that libraries can support Census activities in their communities
Not sure who to contact in your community? Reach out to a Nevada Census Partnership Specialist or locate local Complete Count Committee contacts in your area.
The Census Bureau identifies areas that are hard to count based on response rates from the 2010 Census. Below are links to maps for Nevada counties that have hard to count areas. The maps show specific census tracts and nearby libraries.
During 2013-17, 17.0% of Nevada's households had either no home internet subscription or dial up-only, according to the latest American Community Survey estimates. 8.1% of the state's households had a cellular data plan only (which may be costly to use for non-essential services).
In 2020 for the first time, the Census Bureau will be urging most households to submit their census responses online. See this FAQ about technology issues & different ways to participate in the 2020 Census.
Census supporters can use the HTC map to identify areas where households may have difficulty filling out the 2020 census questionnaire online. Click here to display the internet access slider. In tracts where a large share of households have no internet subscription, public libraries and others may be able to provide online access for households with no internet access.
However, all households receiving census materials in the mail or dropped off at their door have the option of submitting responses by phone or using a paper questionnaire. In areas with poor internet access, census supporters can emphasize the availability of these other two response methods.
The maps also provide basic demographic information for each hard to count census tract. To view, click on the tract in the map and then select the Tract option on the Left menu. Maps are from the Census 2020 Hard to Count Map project developed by the CUNY Mapping Service at the City University of New York's Graduate Center.
#CountOnLibraries Campaign - Image 1/ Image 2/ Image 3
2020 Census at a Glance (flyer)
Census 101: What You Need to Know (flyer/image)
Additional images for signage
How You Will Be Contacted to Participate in Census (flyer) (Spanish version)
2020 Census and Confidentiality (flyer) (Spanish version)
Why We Ask (flyer)
Promotional Materials for Specific Groups
Census 2020 web site in Spanish
Counting for Dollars 2020: The Role of the Decennial Census in the Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds - Nevada (flyer)
Social Media Content- suggested posts with images
Census Counts 2020 - Links to a variety of organizations promoting census participation
Libraries and the 2020 Census - Talking points from ALA
Census and Sensibility: Preparing your Library for the 2020 Census - toolkit from the California Library Association. Note that some information in this toolkit does not apply to Nevada. For example, Nevada has no current funding for Census Action Kiosks.
Nevada State Data Center, Lead Agency
Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records
100 N. Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89710
Joshua Owens
jowens@admin.nv.gov
Legislative Council Bureau (LCB) Research Library
401 S. Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701-4747
Teresa Wilt *
library@lcb.state.nv.us
p: (775) 684-6827 | f: (775) 684-6420
Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation
Research and Analysis Bureau
500 E. 3rd St.
Carson City, NV 89713
Bharman Gulati*
b-gulati@detr.nv.gov
p: (775) 684-0372 | f: (775) 684-0342
Nevada Department of Transportation
1263 South Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Tim Mueller*
tmueller@dot.nv.gov
p: (775) 888-7351 | f: (775) 888-7207
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
4126 Technology Way, Suite 201
Carson City, NV 89706
Kyra Morgan*
kmorgan@health.nv.gov
p: (775) 684-4161 | c:775-434-9302
Northern Nevada Development Authority
704 W. Nye Lane, Suite 20
Carson City, NV 89703
Tatjana Vukovic*, Deputy Director
tvukovic@nnda.org
p: (775) 624-3963
Western Nevada Development District
1000 N Division St, Ste 102 B
Carson City, NV 89703
Christine Brandon*
cbrandon@WNDD.org
p: (775) 315-1046 | f: (775) 883-0722
City of Henderson Community Development & Services
240 Water St.
P.O. Box 95050
Henderson, NV 89009-5050
Andrew Powell *
andrew.powell@cityofhenderson.com
p: (702) 267-1555 | f: (702) 267-1501
City of Las Vegas Department of Planning
Department of Planning
333 N. Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Richard Wassmuth
rwassmuth@lasvegasnevada.gov
p: (702) 229-2080 | f: (702) 384-1397
Clark County Comprehensive Planning
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89155-1741
Martin Gies, AICP *
Martin.gies@clarkcountynv.gov
p: (702) 455- 5010
Division of Welfare & Support Services
2505 Chandler Ave, Suite 1
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Robert Thompson, Division Administrator *
rthompson@dwss.nv.gov
p: (702) 486-5000 |
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Las Vegas Library
Library District Administrative Offices
7060 W. Windmill Ln. / Las Vegas, NV 89113
JoAnn Prevetti / MBA*
JoAnn.Prevetti@thelibrarydistrict.org
m: (702) 249-8774 | p: (702) 507-6179
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – Center for Business and Economic Research
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Stephen Miller *
stephen.miller@unlv.edu
p: (702) 895-3191 | f: (702) 895-3606
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – Lied Library, Government Information
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154-7014
Susie Skarl*
susie.skarl@unlv.edu
p: 702-895-2141
North Las Vegas Advanced Planning
2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Sharianne Dotson *
dotsons@cityofnorthlasvegas.com​
p: (702) 633-1537 | f: (702) 649-6091
Nevada Department of Taxation
Chris Wright *
wrightc@tax.state.nv.us
Reno Office: 4600 Kietzke Lane, Building L Suite 235 Reno, NV 89502
p: (775) 687-9961 | f: (775) 688-1303
Website
Regional Transportation Commission
1105 Terminal Way, Suite 200
Reno, NV 89502
Xuan Wang *
xwang@rtcwashoe.com
p: (775) 332-9521 | f: (775) 348-0450
University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia Street / MS 032
Reno, NV 89557
Emily Boss*
eboss@unr.edu
p : (775) 682-5007
Washoe County Community Services Department
Planning & Development Division
1001 E. 9th St.
PO Box 11130
Reno, NV 89520
Chad Giesinger, AICP*
cgiesinger@washoecounty.us
p: (775) 328-3626 | f: (775) 328-6113
P. O. Box 2151
Reno, NV 89505-2151
Stacy McKenzie, Assistant Library Director *
smckenzie@washoecounty.gov
p: (775) 327-8312 | f: (775) 327-8390
City of Sparks Community Services - Planning and Zoning
431 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
Jim Rundle *
jrundle@cityofsparks.us
p: (775) 353-7827 | f: (775) 353-1608
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