2020 census: Berkeley is denser and more diverse than it was 10 years ago
The Black population has dropped 13% since 2010, to about 9,500, while the proportion of Hispanic and Asian residents grew, new numbers show.
Redistricting
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A decade after contentious redistricting, Berkeley begins new process with new rules
An independent commission will now decide district boundaries. New rules mean City Council members can be drawn out of their districts.
Berkeley faces risk of census undercount
It’s not too late: People can fill out their census forms online until Oct. 15.
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Berkeley residents can now apply to oversee mapmaking for election districts
The citizens’ commission will be in charge of reviewing maps for the eight City Council districts, revised every 10 years after the census.
Hey Berkeley: Have you filled out your census form? It’s so easy
If you haven’t filled out your online census form yet, Wednesday is Census Day, meaning there’s no better time to cross this important civic duty off your to-do list.
