Interactive: Census Totals by House, Senate District
Our coverage of the U.S. Census Bureau's redistricting data, released last month, has so far focused mostly on growth and demographics in Texas' 254 counties. Today we're releasing a new feature allowing readers to examine these trends in Texas House and Senate districts.
Our new interactive map visualizes population changes by district for the total population and residents who are of Hispanic origin. These totals are especially important now given that lawmakers are preparing to redraw these districts based on their growth, demographics and election histories.
The data behind the map reveal some interesting trends. As we ...
Comments (4)
Drum-tummied Snum
It would be interesting to see the income demographics of these relOcating populations, as Hispanic voting patterns change with increasing socioeconomic status.
Michael B Openshaw
The article focuses on a single GOP district (whose demographics in RA numbers, still does not assure a rollover. Looking at the overall picture, especially the urban areas, it's pretty obvious the species most endangered is NOT the GOP office holders; it's the anglo Democrat officeholders. Dallas County will lose two state reps; Collin-Denton county areas will gain 3, for a likely GOP gain of at least 1.
Matt Stiles
Hi, Mike. Thanks for the comment. You could be right. The post was intended to introduce the interactive, not serve as a detailed analysis on the state of Texas politics. I talked to Callegari because his district saw the largest rate of Hispanic population growth.
Eddie Rodriguez
Isn't a representative's first duty to represent the needs/desires of his district? It almost seems like Rep Callegari wants to put his view ahead of those who live in his district.