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