The recent release of the first results from the 2022 Census is fantastic news for anyone who believes in using data to guide business and public policy. The debate surrounding them has already begun, and the real impact will be long-term. From housing policy to legislative representation, much can change because of this survey. Still, caution and chicken soup never hurt anyone, as the saying goes—even if I do not particularly care for the soup.
When it comes to the Census, patience is required. First, because very little information has been released so far, limited to population and household data. While we can conduct various exploratory analyses, deeper conclusions—such as the causes behind a given trend—depend on many other factors.
