70-531: Rexburg is a city in Madison County , Idaho , United States. The population was 39,409 at the 2020 census . The city is the county seat of Madison County and its largest city. Rexburg is the principal city of the Rexburg, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area , which includes Fremont and Madison counties. The city is home to Brigham Young University–Idaho (BYU-Idaho), a private institution operated by
140-450: A cell-phone study in order to target media and adds to populations that were nonrespondents and promote census participation. This study also helped gauge the mindset of those who fail to respond, trying to figure out why. This was the first census to use hand-held computing devices with GPS capability, although they were only used for the address canvassing operation. Enumerators (information gatherers) that had operational problems with
210-432: A downtown census tract which lost only 60 housing units, but 1,400 people, implying that a downtown jail or dormitory was missed in canvassing. NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg held a conference on March 27, 2011, to announce that the city would also challenge his city's census results, specifically the apparent undercounting in the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn . Bloomberg said that the numbers for Queens and Brooklyn,
280-519: A drive to increase the count's accuracy, 635,000 temporary enumerators were hired. The population of the United States was counted as 308,745,538, a 9.7% increase from the 2000 United States Census . This was the first census in which all states recorded a population of over 500,000 people as well as the first in which all 100 largest cities recorded populations of over 200,000. It was the first census since 1930 that California did not record
350-469: A former conservative Republican Representative from Minnesota , stated that she would not fill out her census form other than to indicate the number of people living in her household because "the Constitution doesn't require any information beyond that." Former Republican representative and Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr stated that the census has become too intrusive, going beyond
420-473: A historically low participating ethnicity in the U.S. census. Rapper Ludacris also participated in efforts to spread awareness of the 2010 census. The Census Bureau hired about 635,000 people to find those U.S. residents who had not returned their forms by mail; as of May 28, 2010, 113 census workers had been victims of crime while conducting the census. As of June 29, there were 436 incidents involving assaults or threats against enumerators, more than double
490-499: A median income of $ 27,280 versus $ 17,592 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 9,173. About 13.2% of families and 44.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over. Rexburg has been referred to as the " reddest place in America," owing to the area's strong conservative majority and political trends. Some political experts have considered Rexburg
560-425: A person could not be immediately reached at home, which reduced the cost of follow-up visits. Census data for about 22% of U.S. households that did not reply by mail were based on such outside interviews, Groves said. In 2005, Lockheed Martin won a six-year, $ 500 million contract to capture and standardize data for the census. The contract included systems, facilities, and staffing. The final value of that contract
630-446: A person was living, an insert dated March 15, 2010, included the following printed in bold type: "Please complete and mail back the enclosed census form today." The 2010 census national mail participation rate was 74%. From April through July 2010, census takers visited households that didn't return a form, an operation called "non-response follow-up" (NRFU). In December 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau delivered population information to
700-459: A separate "same-sex married couple" option. When noting the relationship between household members, same-sex couples who are married could mark their spouses as being "Husband or wife", the same response given by opposite-sex married couples. An "unmarried partner" option was available for couples (whether same-sex or opposite-sex) who were not married. The Census 2010 Language Program was significantly expanded. Language assistance in 49 languages in
770-528: A short form asking ten basic questions: The form included space to repeat some or all of these questions for up to twelve residents total. In contrast to the 2000 census, an Internet response option was not offered, nor was the form available for download. Detailed socioeconomic information collected during past censuses will continue to be collected through the American Community Survey . The survey provides data about communities in
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#1732765449791840-408: A small business. The City of Rexburg and the surrounding areas are serviced by Madison Memorial Hospital located just east of the city's downtown area. The hospital offers regular classes in an attempt to educate the community on such things as preparing for childbirth and first aid for children, as well as holding Conferences and Health Fairs. In 2012, Rachel Gonzales - Madison's CEO, was ranked among
910-400: A strongly conservative population, Madison County is one of the most staunchly Republican counties in the United States. Since 1968 no Republican presidential candidate has failed to carry the county with less than 56 percent of the vote, and no Democratic presidential nominee has cracked 23 percent thereof. In that same period Republican presidential candidates polled more than 90 percent of
980-572: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho . As of the 2020 census , the population was 52,913. The county seat and largest city is Rexburg . Madison County is part of the Rexburg, Idaho micropolitan area , which is also included in the Idaho Falls metropolitan area . The area was originally settled by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Before February 1913,
1050-492: Is attributed to the county giving Evan McMullin almost thirty percent of the vote in 2016, which was his best performance of any county in the entire country that year. In 2020, Trump won 79% of the vote, 22 points up from 2016. However this was still a lower vote share than those achieved by Republican candidates George W Bush in 2000 and 2004, John McCain in 2008 and Mitt Romney in 2012. Joe Biden won 15.6%, up 7.9% from Hillary Clinton's vote share in 2016. Biden's vote share
1120-647: Is estimated that 95 percent of Rexburg's population are members of the LDS Church. At the 2010 census there were 25,484 people, 7,179 households, and 4,925 families living in the city. The population density was 2,611.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,008.2/km). There were 7,617 housing units at an average density of 780.4 per square mile (301.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6%. Of
1190-485: Is located at 43°49′N 111°47′W / 43.817°N 111.783°W / 43.817; -111.783 , at an elevation of 4,865 feet (1,483 m) above sea level . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.84 square miles (25.49 km), of which 9.76 square miles (25.28 km) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km) is water. Much of
1260-474: Is not in its taxation zone. 43°47′N 111°40′W / 43.79°N 111.66°W / 43.79; -111.66 2010 United States Census The 2010 United States census was the 23rd United States census . National Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2010. The census was taken via mail-in citizen self-reporting, with enumerators serving to spot-check randomly selected neighborhoods and communities. As part of
1330-742: Is thought to have many conservative fans, to publicize the census. The results of the 2010 census determined the number of seats that each state received in the United States House of Representatives starting with the 2012 elections . Consequently, this affected the number of votes each state had in the Electoral College for the 2012 presidential election . Because of population changes, eighteen states had changes in their number of seats. Eight states gained at least one seat, and ten states lost at least one seat. The final result involved 12 seats being switched. Some objected to
1400-544: The Idaho Legislature . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 473 square miles (1,230 km ), of which 469 square miles (1,210 km ) is land and 4.0 square miles (10 km ) (0.8%) is water. It is the third-smallest county in Idaho by area. As of the census of 2000, there were 27,467 people, 7,129 households, and 4,854 families living in the county. The population density
1470-489: The Teton Range . Rexburg experiences a humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification Dfb ) with freezing winters and very warm summers – though even in the summer, nights are chilly and frosts have occurred in all months of the year. The climate classification may be inaccurate, as typical rainfall would place the climate as semi-arid. The wettest year has been 1983 with 20.76 inches (527.3 mm) and
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#17327654497911540-469: The U.S. president for apportionment , and later in March 2011, complete redistricting data was delivered to states. Personally identifiable information will be available in 2082. The Census Bureau did not use a long form for the 2010 census. In several previous censuses, one in six households received this long form, which asked for detailed social and economic information. The 2010 census used only
1610-706: The "50 Rural Hospital CEO's to Know" by Becker's Hospital Review. In 2013, Madison was ranked the healthiest county in Idaho. In 2014, the Leapfrog Group shared the results of a study which indicates that Madison Memorial Hospital received an A in comparison to other hospitals in the United States. Rexburg is part of the Idaho Falls–Pocatello media market, which includes southeastern Idaho and parts of northwestern Wyoming. Media outlets licensed to or located in Rexburg include: Television Radio Newspapers Madison County, Idaho Madison County
1680-630: The $ 7 billion budget. In December 2010 the Government Accountability Office (GAO) noted that the cost of conducting the census has approximately doubled each decade since 1970. In a detailed 2004 report to Congress , the GAO called on the Census Bureau to address cost and design issues, and at that time, had estimated the 2010 census cost to be $ 11 billion. In August 2010, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced that
1750-412: The 181 incidents in 2000 ; one enumerator, attempting to hand-deliver the census forms to a Hawaii County police officer, was arrested for trespassing – the officer's fellow policemen made the arrest. Some political conservatives and libertarians questioned the validity of the questions and even encouraged people to refuse to answer questions for privacy and constitutional reasons. Michele Bachmann ,
1820-498: The 2000 Census was increased to 59 languages in Census 2000. In addition to English, Census questionnaire was available in five non-English languages: Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Korean, Vietnamese, and Russian. The 2010 census cost $ 13 billion, approximately $ 42 per capita; by comparison, the 2010 census per-capita cost for China was about US$ 1 and for India was US$ 0.40. Operational costs were $ 5.4 billion, significantly under
1890-416: The 2010 census enumeration by counting World War II veteran Clifton Jackson, a resident of Noorvik, Alaska . More than 120 million census forms were delivered by the U.S. Post Office beginning March 15, 2010. The number of forms mailed out or hand-delivered by the Census Bureau was approximately 134 million on April 1, 2010. Although the questionnaire used April 1, 2010, as the reference date as to where
1960-562: The 2010 census were those who identify as Black and Hispanic. This could lead to the loss of resources for underserved minority communities. The term " Negro " was used in the questionnaire as one of the options for African Americans (Question 9. What is Person (number)'s race? ... Black , African Am., or Negro) as a choice to describe one's race. Census Bureau spokesman Jack Martin explained that "many older African-Americans identified themselves that way, and many still do. Those who identify themselves as Negroes need to be included." The word
2030-408: The 2010 census, the Census Bureau tried to avoid that bias by enlisting tens of thousands of intermediaries, such as churches, charities and firms, to explain to people the importance of being counted. There was a penalty of $ 100 for not completing some or all of the 2010 U.S. Census. Census Bureau director Robert Grove, however, wrote "the Census Bureau has rarely prosecuted failure to respond. While
2100-424: The 7,179 households 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.4% were non-families. 9.2% of households were one person and 3.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.41 and the average family size was 3.17. The median age
2170-517: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The city takes its name from founder Thomas Edwin Ricks . The city was incorporated in 1883. The Navy Electronics Laboratory oceanographic research ship USS Rexburg was named for the city. In June 1976, Rexburg was severely damaged by the Teton Dam Flood . The Teton River flowed through northern Rexburg, and left most of
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2240-415: The United States on a 1-year or 3-year cycle, depending on the size of the community, rather than once every 10 years. A small percentage of the population on a rotating basis will receive the survey each year, and no household will receive it more than once every five years. In June 2009, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that it would count same-sex married couples . However, the final form did not contain
2310-427: The age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 5.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 12.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.66 and the average family size was 3.70. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under
2380-410: The age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.7% were non-families, and 10.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.44 and the average family size was 3.42. The median age was 22.6 years. Madison County had the lowest median household income in the state of Idaho; household in
2450-468: The age of 18, 39.90% from 18 to 24, 16.00% from 25 to 44, 11.90% from 45 to 64, and 6.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.60 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 32,607, and the median income for a family was $ 40,880. Males had a median income of $ 29,299 versus $ 18,628 for females. The per capita income for
2520-440: The census operational costs came in significantly under budget; of an almost $ 7 billion operational budget: Locke credited the management practices of Census Bureau director Robert Groves , citing in particular the decision to buy additional advertising in locations where responses lagged, which improved the overall response rate. The agency also has begun to rely more on questioning neighbors or other reliable third parties when
2590-529: The census count and to encourage individuals to fill out their forms. In September 2009, after controversial undercover videos showing four ACORN staffers giving tax advice to a man and a woman posing as a prostitute, the bureau canceled ACORN's contract. Various American celebrities, including Demi Lovato and Eva Longoria , were used in public service announcements targeting younger people to fill out census forms. Wilmer Valderrama and Rosario Dawson have helped spread census awareness among young Hispanics,
2660-400: The city limits are Central High and Madison High School . Rexburg is home to BYU-Idaho, a private institution operated by the LDS Church. The university began as a small high school-level academy in 1888 and was eventually established as Ricks College , in honor of Mormon pioneer and city founder, Thomas E. Ricks . On August 10, 2001, it officially became a four-year university and assumed
2730-715: The city underwater for several days after the Teton Dam ruptured. A museum dedicated to the Teton Dam Flood and the history of Rexburg and the area, located in the basement of the Rexburg Tabernacle , has been a major city landmark for decades. The city gained attention after the murders of Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow , two siblings who went missing in September 2019 and were found dead in June 2020. Rexburg
2800-529: The city was 95.20% White, 0.30% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 2.23% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.04%. Of the 4,274 households 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 12.7% of households were one person and 5.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
2870-557: The city, including BYU-Idaho and the Rexburg Idaho Temple, rests on top of a shield volcano just north of Rigby . Eruptions are not expected in the near future so far south; Yellowstone National Park and Island Park are thought to be the most likely settings for future volcanic activity in the area. Many different types of volcanoes exist near Rexburg, including cinder cones , spatter cones , other shield volcanoes , and volcanic fissures . There are lava fields to
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2940-589: The counting of persons who are in the United States illegally. Senators David Vitter (R-LA) and Bob Bennett (R-UT) tried unsuccessfully to add questions on immigration status to the census form. Organizations such as the Prison Policy Initiative argued that the census counts of incarcerated men and women as residents of prisons, rather than of their pre-incarceration addresses, skewed political clout and resulted in misleading demographic and population data. Many residents of prisons counted on
3010-494: The county was $ 10,956. About 10.10% of families and 30.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.70% of those under age 18 and 10.10% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 37,536 people, 10,611 households, and 7,887 families living in the county. The population density was 80.0 inhabitants per square mile (30.9/km ). There were 11,280 housing units at an average density of 24.0 per square mile (9.3/km ). The racial makeup of
3080-464: The county was $ 35,461 and the median income for a family was $ 41,117. Males had a median income of $ 38,398 versus $ 22,440 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 13,735. About 21.4% of families and 32.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over. School districts include: College of Eastern Idaho includes this county in its catchment zone; however this county
3150-424: The county was 93.9% white, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.8% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 35.9% were English , 14.8% were German , 6.0% were Danish , 5.7% were American , and 5.4% were Irish . Of the 10,611 households, 38.8% had children under
3220-465: The county was part of neighboring Fremont County . The newly established county was named for American president James Madison . Brigham Young University–Idaho , formerly Ricks College (named after early local LDS settler Thomas Edwin Ricks ) is located in Madison County. Madison County was declared a national disaster area after the flood of June 5, 1976. Madison County is the owner of
3290-450: The county's vote on three occasions, Ronald Reagan in 1984 , George W. Bush in 2004 , and Mitt Romney in 2012 . John McCain came close to this level in 2008, drawing 85 percent of the vote. In 2016 , Donald Trump won the county, but performed far worse in it than Republicans typically do: he received just 57 percent of the vote, while Romney had received over 93 percent of the vote there just four years earlier. However, this
3360-400: The detailed information provided for 549 census blocks is "nonsensical", listing examples of census data that show housing units located in the middle of a street that does not actually exist. However, officials do not believe the city's total population will drastically change as a result of the challenge. The state with the highest percentage rate of growth was Nevada , while the state with
3430-510: The device understandably made negative reports. During the 2009 Senate confirmation hearings for Robert Groves , President Obama's Census Director appointee, there was much mention of contracting problems but very little criticism of the units themselves. The Census Bureau chose to conduct the primary operation, Non-Response Follow Up (NRFU), without using the handheld computing devices. Due to allegations surrounding previous censuses that poor people and non-whites are routinely undercounted, for
3500-613: The driest has been 1988 with 7.48 inches (190.0 mm) including rainless months in July and October, though the wettest month was June 2009 with 4.57 inches (116.1 mm). The average snow cover peaks at around 9 inches (0.23 m), whilst the heaviest snowfall in one month was 43.5 inches (1.10 m) in December 1983. In 2010, city officials contested the census figures on the grounds that many college students were out of town while census workers were counting Rexburg's population. It
3570-421: The healthcare system in the region. However, it is contracted out to Madison Memorial. Madison Memorial began in 1951 when the doctors at that time decided it was time for the community to have a hospital. They then closed their practices and collaborated with the community to build Madison Memorial, a non-profit healthcare system. Since that time, Madison Memorial has continued to grow, promote population health for
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#17327654497913640-529: The hope of avoiding an undercount of this group. The 2010 U.S. census was the primary sponsor at NASCAR races in Atlanta, Bristol, and Martinsville, and sponsored the No. 16 Ford Fusion driven by Greg Biffle for part of the season, because of a marketing survey that indicated most NASCAR fans lean politically conservative. It also ran an advertisement during the 2010 Super Bowl , and hired singer Marie Osmond , who
3710-707: The largest population growth in absolute number. Texas surpassed California's growth by 4.3 million to 3.4 million. As required by the United States Constitution , the U.S. Census has been conducted every 10 years since 1790. The 2000 U.S. Census was the previous census completed. Participation in the U.S. Census is required by law of people living in the United States in Title 13 of the United States Code . On January 25, 2010, Census Bureau Director Robert Groves personally inaugurated
3780-630: The largest population increase was Texas . Michigan , the 8th largest by population, was the only state to lose population (although Puerto Rico , a U.S. territory , lost population as well), and the District of Columbia saw its first gain since the 1950s. The resident populations listed below do not include people living overseas. For Congressional apportionment, the sum of a state's resident population and its population of military personnel and federal contractors living overseas (but not other citizens overseas, such as missionaries or expatriate workers)
3850-462: The mere enumeration (i.e., count) intended by the framers of the U.S. Constitution. According to political commentator Juan Williams , "Census participation rates have been declining since 1970, and if conservatives don't participate, doubts about its accuracy and credibility may become fatal." As a result, the Census Bureau undertook an unprecedented advertising campaign targeted at encouraging white political conservatives to fill out their forms, in
3920-425: The name BYU-Idaho. The Rexburg College of Massage Therapy (RCMT) is an accredited institution specializing in massage therapy, offering courses in anatomy, kinesiology, Swedish Massage , prenatal massage, sports massage and therapy , and deep tissue massage. The college offers an eight month program to prepare students to pass the exam to become a licensed massage therapist. Courses also help students learn to run
3990-407: The rationale for the mandatory nature of the census still applies today, our message for the 2010 Census is about the common good benefits of participation". The fine for non-participation is much lower than that for reporting false information. In 2010, that penalty was $ 500. The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) was given a contract to help publicize the importance of
4060-491: The region, and provide professional healthcare services for the region with over 800 employees. The region served includes the following counties Jefferson, Madison, Fremont, Teton, Clark, and Lemhi. Madison Memorial is the nearest hospital to Yellowstone National Park. Similar to other Idaho counties, an elected three-member county commission heads the county government. Other elected officials include clerk , treasurer, sheriff , assessor , coroner , and prosecutor . With
4130-401: The ten questions were to be answered for each individual in the household. Federal law has provisions for fining those who refuse to complete the census form. Detroit Mayor Dave Bing held a press conference on March 22, 2011, to announce that the city would challenge its census results. The challenge, being led by the city's planning department, cited an inconsistency as an example showing
4200-452: The true antithesis of San Francisco , America's liberal bastion. Since 1980, no Republican presidential candidate has won less than 57 percent of the Madison County vote. In that same period, Republican presidential candidates polled more than 90 percent of the county's vote on three occasions: Ronald Reagan in 1984 , George W. Bush in 2004 and Mitt Romney in 2012 . John McCain came close to this level in 2008 , drawing 85 percent of
4270-499: The two most populous boroughs, are implausible. According to the census, they grew by only 0.1% and 1.6%, respectively, while the other boroughs grew by between 3% and 5%. He also stated that the census showed improbably high numbers of vacant housing in vital neighborhoods such as Jackson Heights, Queens . The District of Columbia announced in August 2011 that it would also challenge its census results. The Mayor's Office claimed that
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#17327654497914340-540: The vote. Madison School District 321 is the school district for almost all of Rexburg, except for a few blocks. Those few blocks are in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District 322. The Madison school district supports six elementary schools; Adams, Burton, Hibbard, Kennedy, Lincoln, and South Fork. Madison Middle School follows the elementary school, serving grades 5–6. Madison Junior High School serves grades 7–9. The two high schools within
4410-627: The west and south of Rexburg, the results of open fissure eruptions from about two thousand years ago. The nearby Craters of the Moon National Monument presents the most obvious features of this recent activity. Sediment deposits enriched by volcanism make the surrounding area famous for its production of large starch-rich potatoes . Rexburg is close to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and
4480-540: Was 22.3 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 49.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 7% were from 45 to 64; and 3.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female. At the 2000 census there were 17,257 people, 4,274 households, and 2,393 families living in the city. The population density was 3,534.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,364.6/km). There were 4,533 housing units at an average density of 928.4 per square mile (358.5/km). The racial makeup of
4550-417: Was 3.71 and the average family size was 3.45. The age distribution was 18.3% under the age of 18, 57.3% from 18 to 24, 11.9% from 25 to 44, 7.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% 65 or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males. The median household income was $ 26,965 and the median family income was $ 36,047. Males had
4620-566: Was 58 inhabitants per square mile (22/km ). There were 7,630 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6.2/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.50% White , 0.24% Black or African American , 0.33% Native American , 0.57% Asian , 0.18% Pacific Islander , 2.23% from other races , and 0.95% from two or more races. 3.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 30.6% were of English , 10.7% German , 10.2% American and 5.3% Danish ancestry. There were 7,129 households, out of which 39.00% had children under
4690-424: Was also used in the 2000 census, with over 56,000 people identifying themselves as "Negro". In response to complaints over the word's inclusion on the 2010 census, the Census Bureau announced in 2013 that it would stop using "Negro" going forward, with the 2014 American Community Survey census form being the first without the word. Perhaps not a controversy, but yet, another challenge for the Census Bureau in 2010
4760-435: Was in excess of one billion dollars. Information technology was about a quarter of the projected $ 11.3 billion cost of the decennial census. The use of high-speed document scanning technology, such as ImageTrac scanners developed by IBML , helped Lockheed Martin complete the project on schedule and under budget. Due to the rise in social media and cell-phone usage in the U.S., the Census Bureau used research gathered through
4830-477: Was that almost three million people selected that their race was Black and in combination with another race. This reflects societal changes in the first decade of the 21st century as hospitals had begun recognizing multiple races at the birth of a child. Thus, when parents are reporting their child's race on the census, they selected multiple races. The 2010 census contained ten questions about age, gender, ethnicity, home ownership, and household relationships. Six of
4900-501: Was the highest for a Democrat in a presidential race in this county since 1996. It was also one of just four times since Lyndon Johnson's 1964 landslide that a Democrat exceeded 15% (the others being the aforementioned 1996 , as well as Jimmy Carter in 1976 and Hubert Humphrey in 1968 ). At the state level Madison County is located in Legislative District 34, which currently has an all-Republican delegation in
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