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The American Community Survey

  • is an on-going survey
  • is sent to a sample of the population
  • tells us what the population looks like and how it lives
  • helps communities determine where to locate services and allocate resources

Highlights

ACS Design and Methodology Report

Descriptions of the basic design of the ACS and details of the full set of methods and procedures.



2007 ACS Data Release

Find detailed information and guidance about the 1-year and 3-year data products, including guidance on using multiyear estimates.


The ACS Compass Products

The ACS Compass Products are educational materials to help users better understand and appropriately use ACS data.

Handbooks (released on a flow basis) - user-friendly information about the ACS targeting specific user groups

PowerPoint Presentations - fully scripted presentations covering various topics from the ACS basics to understanding ACS multiyear estimates.  






Contact Us

Contact the American Community Survey Office by email or by phone at 1-800-923-8282, or visit ask.census.gov for further information on the American Community Survey.

Get Data

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2007 ACS 1-year data and
2005-2007 ACS 3-year data now available in American FactFinder (AFF).

Coming Soon

Our site is undergoing new and exciting changes. Please check again as we move from this modest look to an expanded face for the American Community Survey. To receive periodic updates, please subscribe to the ACS Alert.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau  |  American Community Survey Office  |  Page Last Modified: March 12, 2009