Colorado must start preparing now for the 2030 census

By: Marco Dorado

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 686

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Every 10 years, the census determines which communities have the resources to thrive — and which are left struggling to meet growing needs.

The numbers collected during the census shape how billions of federal dollars are distributed each year for schools, healthcare, roads, affordable housing, emergency response, and food assistance programs across Colorado. Census data determines political representation in Congress and influences how legislative districts are drawn across the country.

When communities are undercounted, …

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