American Community Survey (ACS)

The American Community Survey (ACS) helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities. It is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides vital information on a yearly basis about our nation and its people. Information from the survey generates data that help determine how more than $675 billion in federal and state funds are distributed each year.

Through the ACS, we know more about jobs and occupations, educational attainment, veterans, whether people own or rent their homes, and other topics. Public officials, planners, and entrepreneurs use this information to assess the past and plan the future. When you respond to the ACS, you are doing your part to help your community plan for hospitals and schools, support school lunch programs, improve emergency services, build bridges, and inform businesses looking to add jobs and expand to new markets, and more.

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Last Updated	December 07, 2023
File Format	['csv', 'excel']
Status	Active

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Collection Method	The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey conducted by the US Census Bureau. The survey collects data on a range of social, economic, and housing characteristics of the US population on a continuous basis throughout the year. The ACS is conducted using both mail and in-person interviews, and respondents are selected through a random sampling process. The survey is designed to be representative of the entire US population, including people living in households and group quarters (such as college dormitories, correctional facilities, and nursing homes). The data collected through the ACS is used by a wide range of organizations, including government agencies, academic researchers, and non-profit organizations, to better understand the needs of US communities and make informed decisions.
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Collection Method

The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey conducted by the US Census Bureau. The survey collects data on a range of social, economic, and housing characteristics of the US population on a continuous basis throughout the year. The ACS is conducted using both mail and in-person interviews, and respondents are selected through a random sampling process. The survey is designed to be representative of the entire US population, including people living in households and group quarters (such as college dormitories, correctional facilities, and nursing homes). The data collected through the ACS is used by a wide range of organizations, including government agencies, academic researchers, and non-profit organizations, to better understand the needs of US communities and make informed decisions.

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