Between 2000 and 2010 Missouri’s older population
increased more rapidly than the state population overall.
According to recently released 2010 Census data that now include age cohorts, the Missouri population age 65 and over increased by 11 percent over the decade and those 85 and over increased by 15 percent. Overall, Missouri’s population grew by 7% between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, nearly 840,000 Missourians (14%) were over 65 in 2010 and nearly 114,000 (2%) were over 85 years old. Two maps show the relative concentration of older Missourians by county. These increases do not reflect the impact of the soon to be retiring “Baby Boom” generation. Moreover, the interrelationship with other demographic factors is complex. OSEDA will be publishing additional reports in the next few weeks. To view the overall Missouri 2010 demographic profile visit http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml
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KIDS COUNT in Missouri 2010 Data Book released with mixed results for Missouri’s kids
The KIDS COUNT in Missouri 2010 Data Book updates information on measures of child well-being for the state, its 114 counties and St. Louis City. By highlighting trends and comparing geographic areas, the project educates users about the condition of Missouri’s children and encourages citizen action to improve their lives. Read more...

First Sub-state 2010 Census Data Released
The first sub-state level complete counts from the 2010 Census have been released as part of the “Public Law File” that will be used for reapportionment and redistricting. Summary tables are available through the Missouri State Census Data Center: Missouri Trend Report 1: State and Counties.

OSEDA will be producing trend reports and analyses over the next several weeks at many levels of geography. View OSEDA county level maps. Included are maps of the 2010 final counts of the Hispanic Population. In many parts of Missouri previous population estimates have undercounted the Hispanic Population. For a preliminary analysis of difference between estimates and final 2010 counts see: 2010 Census vs. Official Post-Censal County Estimates for Missouri

Also, the Census Bureau Site includes an interesting interactive graphic of trends.

Why are Policy Makers concerned about Student Growth Models?
Standardized tests that measure student academic progress at one point in time are useful, but inherently offer a limited perspective. That is among the reasons why policy makers are looking into student growth models, which can track student progress over time relative to their peers. Student growth models offer many advantages to educators, who face mandates such as the No Child Left Behind act. Read more...