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Census data for Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to show large differences in household income, poverty, education level, and health insurance coverage.
Continue readingEconomic Opportunity and Upward Mobility in Tennessee
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Continue readingHow State Policy Shapes Local Governance in Tennessee
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Continue reading4 Reasons an Accurate Census Matters for Tennessee
Tennessee will use the 2020 census to allocate taxpayer resources, redraw legislative districts, and make countless policy decisions over the next decade.
Continue reading2018 Income, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Census data for Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to show large differences in household income, poverty, education level, and health insurance coverage.
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