The U.S. Census Bureau released a proof-of-concept data product and documentation for the 2020 Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File B (DDHC-B). The DDHC-B will provide data on housing tenure and household type for just over 1,500 detailed racial and ethnic groups. The proof-of-concept data product and documentation describe the Bureau’s adaptive design algorithm for the DDHC-B file. User feedback […]
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Katherine Wallman, the former chief statistician of the United States, passed away on January 17, 2024. She was a prominent figure in the data user community, such as serving as a member of the APDU board of directors. The following comments are from Amy O’Hara, President, and Beth Jarosz, Vice President, reflecting on Katherine Wallman’s […]
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This blog post was provided courtesy of Andrew Foote, Principal Economist with the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program, part of the Center for Economic Studies at the U.S. Census Bureau. On January 11, the U.S. Census Bureau’s Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) project released new data on earnings from institutions of higher education. These […]
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In this last blog post of 2023, we want to express our deepest gratitude to every APDU Board leader, member, sponsor, and partner for their dedication and hard work in continuing to fulfill APDU’s mission. As we transition into the new year, we would like to reflect on a few of our accomplishments from 2023: […]
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This blog post was adapted from one originally published by Asemio LLC, where APDU board member Aaron Bean is Managing Director. The original post can be found here. Want to learn how to put the recommendations below into action and tell more effective stories with data? Register now for APDU’s upcoming Data Storytelling webinar, offered virtually […]
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By: Melissa C. Chiu, Director, Committee on National Statistics, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Trustworthy, reliable, and widely available statistics are essential for making informed decisions in the public and private sectors, including policy makers, government agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The federal statistical system plays a crucial role in producing trustworthy data […]
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The American Community Survey is looking to expand its collection of valuable demographic information related to gender and sex. Building on recommendations from other Federal agencies and working groups, the Census Bureau will be requesting approval to conduct the 2024 ACS Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Test. The effectiveness of wording, placement, response categories, […]
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It has been a little over a month since the 2023 APDU Annual Conference, which featured the universe of public data in many forms. As this recap blog series concludes, let us reflect on the diverse panelists and attendees that were present on those two days. When one hears of an “Association of Public Data […]
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APDU 2023 was full of fantastic information, excellent networking, and very informative talks. One session that stood out and sparked a lively conversation among other public data professionals was presented by Natasha Moodie and Dr. Keith Wiley of the Housing Assistance Council entitled, “The Use of Public and Private Data to Address Heirs’ Property”. This […]
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The 2023 APDU Annual Conference kicked off last week on July 25, 2023, with a triple presentation session about Applying New Data Sources for Equity in Public Data by representatives from Coleridge Initiative, Urban Institute and DataHaven. Attendees got an opportunity to learn from fellow professionals in the field and discuss different data-centric approaches towards […]
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