South Dakota began reporting race & ethnicity data today. In a 90% white state, almost 70% of cases are people of color because of meatpacking outbreaks.
Of the 3 states still not reporting any of this data -- NE, ND, NV -- Nebraska, especially, may have similar dynamics.
Of the 3 states still not reporting any of this data -- NE, ND, NV -- Nebraska, especially, may have similar dynamics.
With previous data, governors have been able to make more information available. Nebraska's @GovRicketts, North Dakota's @DougBurgum, and Nevada's @GovSisolak probably can improve transparency, if their constituents let them know how important this data is.
Looking at 2019 Census estimates, the demographic picture in South Dakota has become a bit more diverse, but the larger point stands. census.gov/quickfacts/SD
