2020 Census data now being released; Sylacauga fares better than many other municipalities Wednesday, August 18 by Lee PerrymanSYLACAUGA, Ala. - According to recently released 2020 Census data, Alabama's population grew by 2.8% from 2010-2020.The population of only 25 counties grew, three were unchanged, and 39 declined. Although most changes were relatively small, the largest population increases were in Limestone, Baldwin, Madison,... Read More.
2020 Census shows Alabama’s population at 5.03 million; state to keep current U.S. House seats Tuesday, April 27 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamMONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama has grown to a total population of 5.03 million and will retain its current number of seven seats in the U.S. House of Representatives for the next 10 years, according to the first data released from the 2020 Census.
Alabama faces consequences if census participation remains low Thursday, April 2 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Low census engagement may lead to tough ramifications for the state that will influence the future.
U.S. Census Bureau recruiting workers for 2020 census Thursday, December 19 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau conducts an operation to count every resident in the United States. The next census day is April 1, 2020, and the Bureau is already looking for help in the greater Birmingham area.
Federal District Court Ruling Allows Alabama Census Lawsuit to Proceed Thursday, June 6 by Lee PerrymanMONTGOMERY, Ala. - A federal district court ruling late Wednesday allows the State of Alabama to proceed with a lawsuit against the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Commerce.Just over year ago, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and U.S. Representative Mo Brooks... Read More.
Governor Ivey Establishes Statewide Group to Prepare Alabama for Maximum Participation in 2020 U.S. Census Monday, August 20 by Jeremy LawMONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed an executive order establishing a state-level committee designed to prepare Alabama for maximum participation in the 2020 U.S. Census.