| NIAC Publishes IranCensus Report |
| Written by Raha Rafii and Sorayata Fata | |
| Sunday, 24 August 2003 | |
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Strength in Numbers: The Relative Concentration of Iranian Americans Across the United States
NIAC is proud to publish its IranCensus report, a study detailing the relative size of the Iranian-American community in each Congressional district vis-ŕ-vis the size of other communities. This knowledge is pivotal for the community to be represented in political life.  Without reliable demographic statistics on the community, it is very
difficult to mobilize Iranian Americans for collective action.
Furthermore, without reliable and detailed statistics on the relative
strength of the community in different Congressional districts, it is
difficult to know where the community’s chances of success and
political influence will be the greatest.The IranCensus (456 kb) study is intended to be used as a map for any group or entity that wishes to mobilize the Iranian-American community, regardless of their goals and agendas. It is NIAC’s belief that increased political participation among all segments of the Iranian-American community will ultimately lead to a strengthening of democratic traits and practices in our community. Through intense participation and practical experiences of democratic exercises, a profound understanding of the true meaning of democracy will emerge in our community, enabling healthy internal competition for the leadership of the community and an ability for strong external competition in the face of obstacles that confront us all, irrespective of our political orientations. Please do note that the IranCensus is preliminary in the sense that the number of Iranian Americans is underestimated by the US Census, and the existing data is yet to be fully analyzed. We are currently investigating the possibility of conducting a census that would rectify the systemic errors present in the US Census data, as well as including more ethnic groups in the study for comparison. In the meantime, this study will serve as an excellent guide for anyone wishing to mobilize the Iranian-American community on the state or national level. Download the report for free now, but please feel free to make a tax-deductible donation towards NIAC's work for the Iranian-American community. |
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