Territorial data gaps reach a congressional hearing — a NAPREC perspective
GAO testified about missing territorial coverage in federal statistics and the consequences for allocating resources. It reiterated the need for a coordinated government-wide response rather than disconnected agency efforts. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
GAO recommends a federal plan to close territorial data gaps — a NAPREC perspective
A GAO report found that many federal statistical products excluded at least one territory. It recommended an OMB-led approach to address cost, geographic, and technical barriers to more complete data. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
New population estimates show a slower decline — a NAPREC perspective
The Census Bureau’s 2023 estimates placed Puerto Rico’s population at about 3.206 million. The release reported a slower decline and positive net migration, while deaths continued to exceed births. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Census launches experimental resilience estimates for Puerto Rico — a NAPREC perspective
The Census Bureau released a new statistical tool to assess community vulnerability in Puerto Rico. The estimates offered local detail to support disaster preparation, response, and resource planning. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Census estimates continued population losses in 2022 — a NAPREC perspective
The Census Bureau estimated Puerto Rico’s 2022 population at 3,221,789, down 1.3% from the previous year. The release attributed the decline to net migration losses and more deaths than births. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Post-census survey identifies a Puerto Rico overcount — a NAPREC perspective
A Census Bureau quality-assessment survey estimated that the 2020 Census overcounted Puerto Rico’s population by 5.7%. The release explained coverage errors and the role of the independent survey in improving future census operations. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Updated classifications describe urban and rural Puerto Rico — a NAPREC perspective
The Census Bureau released urban and rural classifications based on 2020 data and updated criteria. Its corrected release identified 91.9% of Puerto Rico’s population as urban and 8.1% as rural. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.
Population release documents Puerto Rico’s aging trend — a NAPREC perspective
Census estimates showed Puerto Rico’s median age rising from 44.3 to 44.8 between 2021 and 2022. The data also showed increases across nearly all municipios, informing discussions about care, workforce, and community needs. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.