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Population Projections For Nebraska Counties 2020 To 2050, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell

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The 2020 Census, the official count of every person in the United States, placed the population of Nebraska at 1,961,504. Over the decade 2010 to 2020, the state grew 7.4%, see Figure 1. However, population growth was uneven statewide, as 69 counties lost population while areas including Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney, and Columbus grew at stronger rates than previously projected (UNO CPAR, 2015). The release of the 2020 Census data provides the most accurate data to update population projections; however, not all data has been released at this time. Nonetheless, existing data on the fundamental aspects of population change, …

2022 Greater Nebraska Youth Survey Executive Summary, Josie Gatti Schafer

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In January 2020, Nebraska Community Foundation began work with Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to co-create a survey designed to explore young people’s perceptions of their Nebraska hometowns. Now, after three years, more than 3,200 students have participated in our youth surveys. In 2022, over 700 students responded to the online survey which was administered in rural communities of varying sizes and geography between January and May 2022. The results of the Youth Survey begin to reveal the priorities, values, and desires of these individuals as well as factors that may influence their …

2022 Poverty In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell

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After years of declining poverty, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the well-being of Nebraskans in many ways, including an increase in poverty. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for 2020, the official overall poverty rate in Nebraska is 10.4%, or 193,820 persons. Sheridan, Thurston, and Pawnee Counties experience poverty at the highest rates. Comparatively, Nebraska’s poverty rate is lower than average across the United States.

Uno Goodrich Scholarship Program 50 Years Investment To Impact, Josie Gatti Schafer, Troy A. Romero, Tara Grell

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This brief attempts to measure the overarching economic value, or return on investment (ROI) of graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) Goodrich Scholarship Program. The ROI calculations consider the increased number of students who graduate as a result of the program, the costs of their education, and the increased earnings as a result of graduating. The return percentage and dollar amounts are to the broader economy

Demographics, Workforce And Housing Review Of South Omaha, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell

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Data was compiled and analyzed by the University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for Public Affairs Research, a partner with the U.S. Census Bureau’s State Data Center program. The mission of the Center for Public Affairs Research is to collaboratively produce and disseminate high quality public scholarship on topics that impact the lives of Nebraskans. This brief provides data on demographics, the workforce, and housing in South Omaha. The majority of the data presented comes from the American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau for the year 2020. Other data sources and years used in the analyses are notated. …

Entrepreneurship In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Morgan Vogel, Nebraska Business Development Center, Tara Grell, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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The Nebraska Business Development Center partnered with the Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to advance knowledge on entrepreneurship in the State of Nebraska. This study identifies the context, setting, players and behaviors of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. It also provides evidence of the challenges they experience and develops a series of “calls to action” to increase the pace of entrepreneurship development in Nebraska.

In 2019, the Blueprint Nebraska report defined the Nebraska economy as having “low levels of entrepreneurship… and innovation”. The report explains, “To remain a vibrant place for business, the state must …

2020 Socioeconomic Data And What It Tells Us About The Pandemic, David J. Drozd

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Learn what data is available, efficient ways to access it, and compare various statistics and trends over time.

Choropleth Maps: Advantages, Disadvantages, And Workarounds, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

When making a data visualization you have lots of choices, including, maps. Learn from two professionals that use maps in their work about when and how to best use maps to share your data and gain some insights for getting started with making maps.

Key Tables For Finding Commonly Used Census Data, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

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Inflation Adjustment Example Comparing Income: 1999 Vs. 2019, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

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Poverty Thresholds For Metro And State Nonmetro Areas: 2020 | Current Population Survey Supplemental Measure Report, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

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Median Household Incomes: Three-Year State Data 1986 To 2020 | Current Population Survey, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

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Childcare Disruptions For Kids Under Age 5 | Household Pulse Survey: 2021, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

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Cpar Vision, Mission, And Services, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Center for Public Affairs Research's mission, vison, and services statement.

Redistricting: Examples And Experiences From Other States, Wayne Bena J.D.

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

The processes for redistricting vary by state. In advance of redistricting here in Nebraska, learn about the political processes and technical details of redistricting in other states as well some basics that will impact the process here.

Redistricting: Examples And Experiences From Other States, Wendy Underhill

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

The processes for redistricting vary by state. In advance of redistricting here in Nebraska, learn about the political processes and technical details of redistricting in other states as well some basics that will impact the process here.

Nebraska State And Local Population Trends, David J. Drozd

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Explore population trends during the 2010s for Nebraska’s Congressional and Legislative Districts, including birth and death rates, aging of the population, rising diversity, brain drain, changes in housing and household composition.

Cpar Mission, Vision, And Service, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Center for Public Affairs Research's mission, vison, and services statement.

2021 Census Results | Local Population Counts And Redistricting Data, David J. Drozd

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Imprint Of Major Historical Events On The Lives Of Older Adults: Lessons Learned And Future Directions, Lindsay Wilkinson

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

A large aging population, like here in Nebraska, has an impact on a variety of public policies and facets of life for all ages. Two Nebraska researchers will introduce a variety of data sources and resources on aging adults, review gaps in knowledge about this population, and share efforts to build a stronger evidence base about the policy impacts of aging.

Women And The Economy, Tiffany Seibert Joekel M.A.

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Nationally, and in Nebraska, a persistent gender, racial, and ethnic wage gap exists. This session will explore women’s earnings, spending habits, and financial knowledge to understand their critical role in the economy.

The Effects Of Gender Differences In Financial Decision-Making On Household Financial Behaviors And Outcomes: Looking At The Nebraska Data In The 2018 National Financial Capability Study, Jamie Frances Wagner

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Nationally, and in Nebraska, a persistent gender, racial, and ethnic wage gap exists. This session will explore women’s earnings, spending habits, and financial knowledge to understand their critical role in the economy.

Understanding Vulnerable Populations, Dakota Caldwell

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Human mobility, in its different manifestations — international and domestic migration; refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced populations; and human trafficking — is at the center of many political and public debates. In two research presentations by UNO faculty, the demographics of highly mobile populations will be explored as well as the impacts of mobility on communities in Nebraska.

Health & Human Mobility, Barbara Gomez-Aguinaga

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Human mobility, in its different manifestations — international and domestic migration; refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced populations; and human trafficking — is at the center of many political and public debates. In two research presentations by UNO faculty, the demographics of highly mobile populations will be explored as well as the impacts of mobility on communities in Nebraska.

Human Trafficking And The T Visa Process, Teresa C. Kulig

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Human mobility, in its different manifestations — international and domestic migration; refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced populations; and human trafficking — is at the center of many political and public debates. In two research presentations by UNO faculty, the demographics of highly mobile populations will be explored as well as the impacts of mobility on communities in Nebraska.

Cpar Mission, Vision, And Services, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar), University Of Nebraska At Omaha

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

Center for Public Affairs Research's mission, vison, and services statement.

Pathways To Federal Government: A Study Of The Pathways Programs And Millennial Inclusion In Federal Government, Nicholas J. Cordonier

Public Administration Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

This study seeks to better understand the federal government’s “Pathways Programs”, which are comprised of internships, recent graduate hiring priorities, and the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF). The purpose of the Pathways Program is to increase younger generations’ access to federal employment. This study hopes to assess the relationship between participation in the Pathways Programs and the percentage of the millennials working within federal government, as a means of evaluating the success of the Pathways Programs.

Exploring Nebraska's Workforce Using The Census Bureau's Current Population Survey, Josie Gatti Schafer

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

This session will explore the workforce and economic insights that can be produced using the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey and other business and economic resources. Insights about working families and how the pandemic has impacted these families will be highlighted using these sources.

Data Resources From The Center For Public Affairs Research, Melanie Kiper

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

CPAR offers several online resources so you can easily access common demographic and socioeconomic data about Nebraska, our region, and the nation. Learn how to access these resources and when they are updated to ensure you have timely data insights.

Using Data.Census.Gov, Pauline Núñez

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

See the latest features and learn tips and tricks to get the most out of data.census.gov; the online platform where you can access 2020 Census results, as well as data from the American Community Survey, Economic Census, and Population Estimates Program.