Population and Census

As experts from three continents convene this week at UC Berkeley to discuss rapid population growth, climate change and other intractable problems, The Times will hold a live online video discussion -- via Google+ Hangout -- Thursday on potential...

Join Ken Weiss in an online discussion -- via Google+ Hangout -- about population growth, climate change and other intractable problems at 3:30 p.m. today from UC Berkeley. The newspaper explored such issues around the world in its recent five-part series...

In much of the world, the census is a mundane and familiar routine. In fractured Bosnia-Herzegovina, the exercise is so touchy that its people have gone uncounted for more than two decades....

More than one in four Californians lives within Los Angeles County, according to new numbers from the state Department of Finance. The county’s population grew by nearly 51,000 residents over the last year. In all, more than 9.9 million people......

California’s population has grown to 37.8 million, an increase of about 256,000 people since 2011, according to new figures from the state Department of Finance. But more people are moving out of the state than moving in, the numbers show.......

Census Bureau considers changes to the race questions asked in its surveys....

WASHINGTON — Even Jonathan Swift, who said promises and pie crusts are made to be broken, might have marveled at the limited shelf life of President Barack Obama’s promise of a "balanced" deficit-reduction plan — substantial spending...

There is good and bad news for women, according to the Census Bureau. They still face various forms of discrimination, including earning less than their male counterparts, but they might have some measure of revenge by living longer. In a report...

The Eastern Panhandle gained two seats in the House of Delegates, thanks to its population growth. Some lawmakers and political observers, however, said the region still faces challenges in increasing its political influence. Del. Craig Blair, who...

Everyone in Washington is showing new interest in immigration reform. President Barack Obama needs to do something to cement the loyalty of Hispanics, who did so much to re-elect him. Republicans seem to grasp that they had better soften their hard line...

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - A majority of consumers and growers agree that modern agriculture can achieve two critical goals simultaneously: Feed the world's growing population while demonstrating responsible stewardship. More than 80 percent of...

Pierre - The 2013 South Dakota mountain lion hunting licenses are now available. The season will be open to South Dakota residents, who may apply for and receive one license. A 2013 mountain lion license is valid statewide from Dec. 26, 2012 through...