U.S. Census Bureau

2020 US Mean Center of Population Designated at 37.415725 North Latitude, 92.346525 West Longitude

September 29, 2022

The US mean center of population continues its westward trek.

Statewide 2020 Block-Level Census Data Now Available on Geodata@Wisconsin

December 2, 2021

A statewide layer of 2020 census redistricting data for over 200,000 blocks is now available on Geodata@Wisconsin.

What the acronym “MCD” really means

August 4, 2016

The acronym “MCD” is commonly misused. Here’s the correct interpretation from the Census Bureau.

Still time for counties to participate in U.S. Census Consolidated Boundary and Annexation Survey

May 2, 2014

Wisconsin counties that are not yet participating in the Census Bureau’s County Consolidated Boundary & Annexation Survey (C-BAS) Program have 90 days left to sign up before the August 1, 2014 deadline for the 2015 Boundary and Annexation Survey.

Upcoming Webinar to discuss “10 reasons” for participating in Census boundary program

November 13, 2013

Tune in on November 21st to learn more about the U.S. Census Bureau’s County Consolidated Boundary and Annexation Survey.

Deadline approaching for U.S. Census C-BAS program

July 26, 2012

The U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging Wisconsin counties to consider participating in their County Consolidated Boundary and Annexation Survey (C-BAS). The deadline to participate is August 1.

Census TIGER attempts to tame school districts

April 8, 2011

One of the more common questions we get at the SCO is “Where do I find ‘the’ school district map of Wisconsin?” The answer is more complicated than you might think.

Upcoming workshops showcase new redistricting tool

March 4, 2011

Six workshops scheduled during the first two weeks of April will introduce attendees to the new “WISE-LR” online web mapping application for local redistricting. Roadshow_Map_120px

Census Boundary and Annexation Survey underway

November 30, 2009

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) to update their records regarding changes to legal boundaries, names, and governmental status of all governmental units.

Additional dates for Census Bureau address improvement workshops finalized

April 11, 2007

On March 21 we announced a series of U.S. Census Bureau “LUCA” workshops. Registration information is now available for additional dates and locations.