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The National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) is a congressionally chartered nonprofit dedicated to advancing civic life in America. NCoC was chartered by Congress in 1953 to harness the patriotic energy and civic involvement surrounding World War II.

NCoC pursues its mission through a nationwide network of partners involved in a wide range of programming focused on civic health, data, youth participation, misinformation, and more. Read more about our programs.

Every year, NCoC hosts the Annual Conference on Citizenship to advance principles and practices of civic engagement with leaders and experts from across the country. Throughout the year, NCoC partners with institutions to host and convene programs, events, webinars, and discussions with a focus on full participation in our democracy.

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Don’t Just Get Out the Vote: Put Voters at the Center of the Process

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In 2009, NCoC was incorporated into the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act to expand the national civic health assessment in partnership with the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) and the US Census Bureau. Today, the Civic Health Index draws upon data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement supplements. Data collection is made possible by funding from CNCS. NCoC has developed partnerships with states in blue to use data-driven approaches that strengthen civic health.

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Alaska Average	National Average
Volunteer:	34.2%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	12.4%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	15.1%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	50.7%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.2%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	67.3%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	21.4%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Alabama Average	National Average
Volunteer:	23.8%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	6.4%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	7.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	42.5%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	13.5%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	59.9%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10.2%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Arkansas Average	National Average
Volunteer:	21.1%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	6.5%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	6.9%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	38.8%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	12.6%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	49.1%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	9.9%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Arizona Average	National Average
Volunteer:	23.3%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	5.7%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	5.3%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	40.6%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	7%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	57.1%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	9.3%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	California Average	National Average
Volunteer:	24.4%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	6.7%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	7.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	36.6%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.8%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	47.8%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	9.3%	10.8%

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The National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) is a congressionally chartered nonprofit dedicated to advancing civic life in America. NCoC was chartered by Congress in 1953 to harness the patriotic energy and civic involvement surrounding World War II.

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Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Colorado Average	National Average
Volunteer:	29.9%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	9.0%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	10.0%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	59.3%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.6%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	69.6%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	15.1%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Connecticut Average	National Average
Volunteer:	27.9%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	10.7%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	11.3%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	46.7%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.7%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	63.5%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	13.8%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	District of Columbia Average	National Average
Volunteer:	31.4%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	15%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	14.4%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	51.4%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.6%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	71.2%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	23%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Delaware Average	National Average
Volunteer:	26.2%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	8.7%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	10%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	45.2%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	12.1%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	57%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	13.3%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Florida Average	National Average
Volunteer:	19.8%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	5.5%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	5.5%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	44.8%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	12%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	51%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	8%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Georgia Average	National Average
Volunteer:	21.6%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	6.9%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	7%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	43.2%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.4%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	60.5%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Hawaii Average	National Average
Volunteer:	23.4%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	7%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	7.7%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	41.8%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	14%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	61.1%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	9.9%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Iowa Average	National Average
Volunteer:	33.3%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	7.1%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	8.3%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	52.9%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	13.5%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	56.1%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	13.1%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Idaho Average	National Average
Volunteer:	36.8%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	9%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	7.9%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	41.8%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	15.8%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	61.5%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	18.8%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Illinois Average	National Average
Volunteer:	24.9%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	7.1%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	7.5%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	41.7%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.9%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	60.7%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10.9%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Indiana Average	National Average
Volunteer:	25.1%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	7.3%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	8.1%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	35.1%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	12.7%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	64.6%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11.1%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Kansas Average	National Average
Volunteer:	33.3%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	8.5%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	8.5%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	48.3%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	13%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	55.4%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	12.2%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Kentucky Average	National Average
Volunteer:	24.9%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	7.3%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	6.8%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	47.5%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	13.7%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	57.5%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Louisiana Average	National Average
Volunteer:	18.2%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	7.2%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	7.1%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	50.2%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.2%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	76.4%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	8.5%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Massachusetts Average	National Average
Volunteer:	23.9%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	7.1%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	9.8%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	46.9%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	12.3%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	63.7%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	13.2%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Maryland Average	National Average
Volunteer:	26.6%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	9.4%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	10.8%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	48.9%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.3%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	53.5%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	12.8%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Maine Average	National Average
Volunteer:	30.9%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	10.7%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	14.9%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	61.5%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	18%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	72.2%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	16.9%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Michigan Average	National Average
Volunteer:	24.7%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	9.4%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	9.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	47.1%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.9%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	64.9%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10.1%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Minnesota Average	National Average
Volunteer:	35.1%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	11.5%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	13.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	52%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.6%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	66.1%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	14.2%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Missouri Average	National Average
Volunteer:	27.6%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	8.2%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	6.6%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	38.7%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	14.9%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	62.2%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10%	10.8%

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The National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) is a congressionally chartered nonprofit dedicated to advancing civic life in America. NCoC was chartered by Congress in 1953 to harness the patriotic energy and civic involvement surrounding World War II.

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Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Mississippi Average	National Average
Volunteer:	21%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	6.7%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	6%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	42.3%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	22.2%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	75.9%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	14.8%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Montana Average	National Average
Volunteer:	29.2%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	13.1%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	12.6%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	50.1%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	13.3%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	69.7%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	17.6%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	North Carolina Average	National Average
Volunteer:	25.6%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	6.3%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	6.8%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	46.2%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	13.2%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	61.5%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	North Dakota Average	National Average
Volunteer:	32.7%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	8.8%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	10.5%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	51%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.3%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	67.7%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	14.7%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Nebraska Average	National Average
Volunteer:	36.2%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	8.3%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	9.9%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	44.3%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.2%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	65%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	12.2%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	New Hampshire Average	National Average
Volunteer:	28.4%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	13.2%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	16.3%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	50.2%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.7%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	61.1%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	14.1%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	New Jersey Average	National Average
Volunteer:	22.8%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	6.2%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	6.3%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	36.4%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	13.3%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	63.5%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11.2%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	New Mexico Average	National Average
Volunteer:	25.6%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	7.7%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	10.5%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	45.6%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.9%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	64.1%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	13.8%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Nevada Average	National Average
Volunteer:	19.4%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	5.7%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	7.3%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	37.3%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	9%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	53.9%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	12.9%	10.8%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	New York Average	National Average
Volunteer:	19.2%	24.9%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	6.7%	7.6%
Attend a public meeting:	7.4%	8.2%
Voted in 2014 midterm election:	34.4%	41.9%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.6%	12.1%
At least sometimes vote in local elections:	61.5%	58.5%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10.8%	10.8%