National Conference on Citizenship | Strengthening Civic Life in America with Data and Research

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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On Veterans’ Day, A Look Back at NCoC’s HOOAH Award

In 2009, the Major George A. Smith Memorial Fund established the HOOAH Award. As part of NCoC’s ongoing efforts to support and promote the importance of service in all its forms, this award is given annually at the National Conference….

Rhode Island Partners Receive Award for the 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index

At the National Humanities Conference on Friday, October 27, the Federation of State Humanities Councils (Federation) presented the 2023 Schwartz Prize for outstanding work in the public humanities to Rhode Island Humanities along with Alaska Humanities Forum and North Carolina…

NCoC Announces the 2023 Annual Conference on Citizenship: The Future of Citizenship

The National Conference on Citizenship is excited to announce our premier event. The 2023 Annual Conference on Citizenship: The Future of Citizenship will be held in Washington, D.C. on November 30th in partnership with the National Civic League and sponsored…

View Civic Health Data by State

In 2009, NCoC was incorporated into the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act to expand the national civic health assessment in partnership with AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps. NCoC has developed partnerships with states in blue to use data-driven approaches that strengthen civic health.

2023 Annual Conference on Citizenship - The Future of Citizenship

November 30th, 2023 | 9am - 7pm

What are the impacts of tech and artificial intelligence on democracy? What can we expect for the future of citizenship in America? Join us in partnership with the National Civic League to answer these questions and more with civic leaders from across the country.

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Alaska Average	National Average
Volunteer:	27.3%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	20.7%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	14.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	63.8%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.5%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	65.4%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	16.5%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Alabama Average	National Average
Volunteer:	19.5%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	15.9%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	7.9%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	60.5%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.7%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	49.4%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	7.9%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Arkansas Average	National Average
Volunteer:	20.9%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	14.4%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	6.8%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	54%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.7%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	44.7%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	9.6%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Arizona Average	National Average
Volunteer:	23.5%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	15.6%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	5.8%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	71.9%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	6.4%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	58.2%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	8.9%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	California Average	National Average
Volunteer:	18.3%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	15.2%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	8.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	65.1%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.2%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	57.6%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	7.7%	9.5%

Connecting People. Strengthening Our Country.

About the National Conference on Citizenship

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.

The Latest

On Veterans’ Day, A Look Back at NCoC’s HOOAH Award

Rhode Island Partners Receive Award for the 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index

NCoC Announces the 2023 Annual Conference on Citizenship: The Future of Citizenship

View Civic Health Data by State

View Our Full Summary of Partnership Opportunities

2023 Annual Conference on Citizenship - The Future of Citizenship

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Colorado Average	National Average
Volunteer:	26.2%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	20.7%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	12.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	67.6%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	16.5%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	71.6%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	12.9%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Connecticut Average	National Average
Volunteer:	28.8%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	20.2%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	9.7%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	66.6%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	7.4%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	56.4%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10.1%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	District of Columbia Average	National Average
Volunteer:	34.2%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	27.5%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	14.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	84%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.2%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	77.3%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	16.6%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Delaware Average	National Average
Volunteer:	29.8%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	23.4%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	8.8%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	67.7%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.6%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	40%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10.2%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Florida Average	National Average
Volunteer:	15.9%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	15.5%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	6.6%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	62.1%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	8.6%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	53.6%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	7%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Georgia Average	National Average
Volunteer:	19.9%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	14.5%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	8.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	66.1%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	7.7%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	54.3%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	9.6%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Hawaii Average	National Average
Volunteer:	19.7%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	12.5%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	6.8%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	64.3%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.2%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	57.9%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	7.7%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Iowa Average	National Average
Volunteer:	29.9%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	20%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	11.5%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	70.5%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	15.7%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	54.5%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11.60%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Idaho Average	National Average
Volunteer:	28.2%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	21.3%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	13.1%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	64.9%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.7%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	55.2%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	15.5%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Illinois Average	National Average
Volunteer:	28.3%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	20.3%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	9.3%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	68.4%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.6%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	53.5%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11.6%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Indiana Average	National Average
Volunteer:	27.6%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	17.3%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	8.3%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	61%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.5%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	61.2%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10.5%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Kansas Average	National Average
Volunteer:	31.5%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	15.5%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	8.4%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	65.7%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.7%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	51.8%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11.9%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Kentucky Average	National Average
Volunteer:	22.6%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	12.7%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	5.9%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	68.5%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.8%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	65.3%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	9%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Louisiana Average	National Average
Volunteer:	21.9%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	20.1%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	5.7%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	61.9%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	13.7%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	58.6%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	9.1%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Massachusetts Average	National Average
Volunteer:	23.1%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	19.6%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	10.9%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	66.3%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.6%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	51.6%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11.9%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Maryland Average	National Average
Volunteer:	23.7%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	19.3%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	7.5%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	73.6%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.4%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	52.5%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11.3%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Maine Average	National Average
Volunteer:	34.9%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	23.3%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	19.1%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	71.3%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.9%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	61.8%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	17.4%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Michigan Average	National Average
Volunteer:	24.4%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	19.2%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	9.6%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	66.9%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.9%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	55.0%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10.5%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Minnesota Average	National Average
Volunteer:	35.5%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	26.1%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	9.7%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	77.9%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	7.4%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	64.7%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11.7%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Missouri Average	National Average
Volunteer:	30.5%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	16.3%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	7%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	66.8%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.4%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	51.2%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	9.5%	9.5%

Connecting People. Strengthening Our Country.

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.

The Latest

On Veterans’ Day, A Look Back at NCoC’s HOOAH Award

Rhode Island Partners Receive Award for the 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index

NCoC Announces the 2023 Annual Conference on Citizenship: The Future of Citizenship

View Civic Health Data by State

View Our Full Summary of Partnership Opportunities

2023 Annual Conference on Citizenship - The Future of Citizenship

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Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Mississippi Average	National Average
Volunteer:	21.2%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	18.1%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	7.7%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	70.3%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	11.5%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	59.4%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	7.5%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Montana Average	National Average
Volunteer:	31.1%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	22.5%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	12.4%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	73.5%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.6%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	67.7%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	18.7%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	North Carolina Average	National Average
Volunteer:	22.8%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	19.6%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	6.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	64.7%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	10.9%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	58.5%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	6.6%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	North Dakota Average	National Average
Volunteer:	26.9%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	18.2%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	8.4%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	67.1%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	8.1%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	62%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	11.3%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Nebraska Average	National Average
Volunteer:	33.9%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	23.5%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	10.9%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	65.2%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	13.2%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	67.9%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	15.7%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	New Hampshire Average	National Average
Volunteer:	27.9%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	21.2%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	11.9%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	74%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	5.4%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	53.3%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	12%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	New Jersey Average	National Average
Volunteer:	19.9%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	20.9%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	6.3%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	78.3%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.3%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	49.5%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	6.5%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	New Mexico Average	National Average
Volunteer:	19.7%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	13.6%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	8.2%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	62.6%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.4%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	53%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	9.1%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	Nevada Average	National Average
Volunteer:	16.8%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	13%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	6.5%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	61.5%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	9.8%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	52.2%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10.2%	9.5%

Data from the US Census Current Population Survey’s Voting, Volunteering, and Civic Engagement.	New York Average	National Average
Volunteer:	21.7%	23.2%
Work with neighbors to fix or improve community:	20.4%	18.0%
Attend a public meeting:	8.6%	8.2%
Voted in 2020 Presidential election:	64.7%	66.8%
Do favors for neighbors:	8.9%	10.0%
Voted in last local election:	54.7%	55.3%
Have contacted or visited a public official:	10.2%	9.5%