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The National Equity Atlas:Data to Build an Equitable Economy
Community Indicators Consortium Impact SummitNovember 10, 2015
Shifting the NarrativeImage source: Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
Demographic transformation: 1980-2050
80%76%
69%64%
60%55%
51%47%
12%12%
12%12%
13%13%
13%13%
6% 9% 13% 16% 19% 22% 25% 28%
1% 3% 4% 5% 6% 6% 7% 8%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%2% 2% 2% 3% 3% 4%
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050Source: 1980-2010decennial censuses; U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 National Population Projections.
80%76%
69%64%
60%55%
51%47%
12%12%
12%12%
13%13%
13%13%
6% 9% 13% 16% 19% 22% 25% 28%
1% 3% 4% 5% 6% 6% 7% 8%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%2% 2% 2% 3% 3% 4%
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
OtherNative AmericanAsian/Pacific IslanderLatinoBlackWhite
Source: 1980-2010decennial censuses; U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 National Population Projections.
Inequity Threatens Economic Prosperity
Image source: KCRW.
New research: Inequity threatens economic growth
“As an economist, I worry that these inequities pose a serious threat to future economic growth... As people of color become a majority of the population, the failure to end their economic exclusion means a failure of the American economy.”
“IMF study finds inequality is damaging to economic growth”
Equity Is the Superior Growth Model
Equity will make our economy stronger
Image source: KQED.
Tailoring the frame: Going regional
What is an equitable region?
Indicators framework
Regional indicators database
Coverage• 150 largest metros• 100 largest cities• 50 states• United States
Key Sources:• IPUMS• U.S. Census Bureau• Geolytics• BRFSS• Woods & Poole Economics, Inc.• U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Equity profiles: Informing regional dialogues
1) Minnesota2) Rhode Island3) Bay Area4) Houston5) Piedmont Triad, NC6) Research Triangle, NC7) Cape Fear, NC8) Southeast Florida9) Omaha10) Kansas City11) Fairfax County12) Detroit
Using the frame & data to advance inclusive growth
Catalyzing policy action:Rhode Island Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Prompting policy strategies and cross-sector collaboration:New Orleans Economic Prosperity Strategy
Informing community dialogue, collaboration, and agenda-setting:Inclusive Dubuque
Supporting advocacy:California Boys and Men of Color Alliance
Powering data-driven journalism:National Journal Education Gaps Series
Visit the National Equity Atlas at www.nationalequityatlas.orgContact info:Sarah Treuhaft: sarah@policylink.org@streuhaft
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