Population Estimates - 2019 vs. 2020 about covid-vaccine-data HOT 4 CLOSED

See here for the Census schedule for releasing population data. We won't be able to update our estimates until after the Census releases data at the level needed: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/about/schedule.html

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See here for the Census schedule for releasing population data. We won't be able to update our estimates until after the Census releases data at the level needed: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/about/schedule.html

Ahhhh, I see. That's helpful.

To be sure I understand:

• There is some newer data available as of 7/1/21, but it's only at the National/State level
• The Metropolitan area population and demographic components are expected March 2022
• But there are other details like breakdown by age/sex/race that come even later in the year

Due to this, it means:

• NYC Health only has 2019 Intercensal available at the demographic level. This uses Vintage 2020 Population Estimates, which do not incorporate nor consider the 2020 Census results (similar to what you told me already)

But since we know the 2019 Intercensal is way lower (~500k) than the 2020 Census, can you not at least:

• Use the 2020 Census for the overall Total Population Vaccinated % calculation?
• Use the 2020 Census to determine the Unvaccinated population denominator?

Thanks again!

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Thanks for your input and patience. Our protocol is to use consistent population estimates across all calculations for ease of comparison. We plan to transition to the 2020 Census once the data are ready.

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Thanks for your input. Our protocol is to use consistent population estimates across all calculations for ease of comparison

But this then knowingly overstates the Vaccinated Population % while knowingly inflating the Unvaccinated COVID rates. Right?

This seems critically important for the public and political leaders to know the true numbers. Skewing all in one direction is detrimental for everyone.

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