National Demographics Corporation

05/02/2026

2026, that's a wrap!

NDC's Douglas Johnson, Shalice Tilton and Jeff Tilton had a magical time at the Disneyland Hotel connecting with so many municipal clerks representing California cities and special districts.

Many thanks who stopped by our conference booth to learn about our innovative Project 2031, NDC's initiative to prepare cities and counties for the forthcoming decennial census.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

04/25/2026

From one City Clerk to another... we are here for you!

NDC is honored to be a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s CMCA Annual Conference.

We aren't just consultants; we're part of the family. Our own Shalice Tilton -- a retired City Clerk with 25 years of service and CMCA’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement recipient -- will be there, accompanied by Jeff Tilton and Doug Johnson.

Stop by the NDC booth to say hi and learn about the launch of our Project 2031 Partnership Program. Discover how we’re preparing our partner Cities for the 2030 Census and 2031 Redistricting.

See you there!

04/22/2026

San Jose Spotlight reports on NDC's work districting Alum Rock Union School District...

An East San Jose elementary school district is changing how its leaders are elected, launching the first of several public hearings that could reshape its representation.

04/14/2026

That’s a wrap on Con 2026! NDC's Shalice Tilton and Jeff Tilton had an incredible time connecting with so many visionary school leaders last week. A huge thank you to everyone who swung by the booth to say hello!

From enrollment forecasting to attendance boundary drawing, we are ready to help you navigate your district’s future. Let’s keep the conversation going!

03/27/2026

NDC senior consultants Shalice Tilton and Jeff Tilton will be attending the California Association of School Business Officials conference (CASBO Con 26), held March 31-April 2 in beautiful San Diego.

Please stop by booth 552 to say "hi" and learn how NDC is helping school districts with enrollment projections and patterns, school attendance areas, or trustee area topics!

03/24/2026

NDC’s PROJECT 2031 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Sign up now for NDC’s Project 2031 Partnership Program to ensure an accurate Census 2030 count of your jurisdiction and to streamline your 2031 Redistricting Process. It’s as easy as A, B, C . . .

A. Project 2031 Partners receive assistance with the Census 2030 preparation to make sure everyone is counted and to ensure the Census geography matches local neighborhoods and precincts.

B. Project 2031 Partners receive guidance on outreach to community members to encourage participation in the 2030 Census and ensure a complete and accurate count for your jurisdiction (and the federal funding and elected representation that comes with a full count)

C. Project 2031 Partners that elect their leaders by-district are guaranteed of NDC’s availability to enter a contract for 2031 redistricting demographic, map drawing, and process services, and will receive notifications of the deadlines and California’s expanded requirements for the 2031 Redistricting process. For those cities, counties, and districts that are ready, NDC is prepared to enter a contract now to lock in pricing for 2031 redistricting demographic, map drawing, and process services.

Inquire here: https://www.ndcresearch.com/Project-2031/

03/18/2026

NDC continues our work serving local governments with our latest project in Orland.

10/17/2025

Thank you to ACC-OC and the OC forum for hosting NDC’s Justin Levitt and Doug Johnson at a discussion about the impact of Prop 50 on California local governments!

10/07/2025

Attending the CalCities Annual Conference this week?

On Thursday at 2:45pm please join us as NDC President Douglas Johnson participates in a panel to discuss recent developments in the California Voting Rights Act law and lawsuits.

Here is the official description and panelists, and the session qualifies for MCLE credit:

"The California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) continues to evolve, particularly following the California Supreme Court’s decision in Pico Neighborhood Assoc. v. City of Santa Monica. This session will examine key legal questions surrounding standards of proof in CVRA litigation, the status of active cases, and the implications for cities navigating at-large and district-based election systems. Panelists will also discuss recent developments, including the 2024 FAIR MAPS Act, and explore what options remain for cities evaluating their obligations under the law. Attendees will gain insights into the legal landscape and strategies for addressing election-related challenges.

Speaker: Sheri Damon, City Attorney, Seaside
Douglas Johnson, President, National Demographics Corporation
Christopher Skinnell, Partner, Nielsen Merksamer, LLP
Ryder Smith, President, Tripepi Smith

09/21/2025

"A Look Ahead: How a New Redistricting Map Would Affect Your Agency"

Please join NDC's Doug Johnson and Justin Levitt for this webinar on the impact of the proposed California 2025 Redistricting Map on local governments, presented by the Institute for Local Government