Analyzing the response rates from Census 2000 helps us know where to focus efforts for Census 2010 promotional efforts.
Not only does a higher response rate for the 2010 Census mean a more accurate count of the population, but it is better from the perspective of fiscal responsibility. When households don't respond to the questionnaires, the Census Bureau must send fieldworkers to their addresses in an effort to collect their responses, which is much more costly to taxpayers.
Evaluating Arkansas among the States
On average, 67 percent of all United States residents responded in Census 2000. Note: That is, responses received by mail, telephone or over the Internet through September 7, 2000.
States response rates ranged from:
- A 76 percent response in Iowa to 57 percent in Alaska.
In Arkansas, the final response rate was 64 percent.
Population Finder
The 2008 population estimate for Little Rock city, Arkansas is 189,515.
Note: Information about challenges to population estimates data can be found on the Population Estimates Challenges page.
View population trends...
|
2008 |
2000 |
1990 |
| Population |
189,515 |
183,133 |
175,795 |
2006-2008 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates
ESTIMATED 2010 POPULATION COUNT in Little Rock, AR:
200,000 people (+/-)
The Census 2000 Undercount
After every Census, some communities find themselves surprised and dissatisfied with their count. The U.S. Census Monitoring Board estimates that Census 2000 undercounted the actual U.S. population by over three million individuals.
Who's most likely to be undercounted?
- Minorities
- Children
- The Poor
- People in Large Urban Areas
- People in Rural Areas
The City of Little Rock encourages you to be counted! When the 2010 Census questionnaire arrives at your home- don't wait. Fill out the form and mail it back.
We Can't Move Forward Until You Mail It Back!
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