American Community Survey

• Guidance Main
  • Subjects included in ACS
• Geography and the ACS
  • Geography/Boundary Changes
• When to Use 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year Estimates
• Comparing ACS Data
  • ACS/Census Table Comparisons
  • 2010
    • 3-year to 3-year comparison guidance
  • 2009
    • Quick Guide
  • 2008
    • Crosswalk Table
  • 2007
  • 2006
• Handbooks for Data Users
  • ACS Compass Products
• Training Presentations
• E-Tutorial

About the ACS Compass Products

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The U.S. Census Bureau has developed a series of educational materials called The American Community Survey Compass Products. The ACS Compass Products give direction and guidance to you in using American Community Survey data.

Handbooks

These handbooks provide user-friendly information about the American Community Survey (ACS). Each handbook targets a specific user group, including first time ACS data users.

Presentations

These annotated presentations provide an overview of the American Community Survey and the main issues involved in getting and using the data.

E-Tutorial

This e-Tutorial is for all people interested in the American Community Survey. It describes the purpose and benefits of the ACS and demonstrates how to access a variety of data products and resources.