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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2003
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New Census Data Rank Hawaii Near Top in Key Demographic Indicators
Officials Showcase American Community Survey Results
on Housing, Income, Veterans and Languages Spoken at Home
What: Gov. Linda Lingle and Census Bureau Director Louis Kincannon will
hold a news conference to highlight new American Community Survey
data showing how Hawaii ranks among the top 10 states in housing
values, household income and percentage of its population that is
foreign-born. According to the survey, Hawaii home values are more
than double the national median of $127,000. Other data will show
where the state and Honolulu rank nationally in the number of
veterans and the number of people who speak a language other than
English at home.
When: Thursday, April 3, 10:15 a.m. HST
Who: Louis Kincannon, director, U.S. Census Bureau
Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle
James Christy, director, Los Angeles regional office, U.S. Census Bureau
Where: Hawaii State Capitol
Governor's Press Conference Room, Fifth Floor
415 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii
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