Videos: ACS Helps Communities

Watch these videos to see how statistics from the American Community Survey are used to make decisions and future plans across the U.S.

KaBOOM! Uses ACS Data to Make Communities More Playful for Kids

KaBOOM! uses American Community Survey statistics to promote the concept that “Play matters for all kids!” KaBOOM! Executive Vice President James Siegal and GIS Manager Liz Dow discuss how ACS data are essential to the organization's efforts to achieve better public policy, funding and awareness for play opportunities.

ACS Helps Scientists Prepare for the Next Potential Infectious Disease Outbreak

Scientists use American Community Survey statistics to simulate the spread of disease, allowing decision-makers to prepare for the next potential outbreak. Dr. Irene Eckstrand from the National Institutes of Health, and Bill Wheaton from RTI International, use the ACS data to create "synthetic" populations and determine the effect of disease transmission.

Making Better Transportation Decisions with ACS

This video explores the many benefits behind answering the transportation questions that are found on the American Community Survey. It explains how commuter services, traffic routes and emergency services are all impacted by ACS responses.

ACS Helps Communities Provide Resources for the Elderly and Disabled

This video takes an in-depth look at the "disability" questions that appear on the American Community Survey. While exploring the purpose of this question, this video demonstrates how these ACS questions help with transportation, staffing, and providing the proper resources for the elderly, among many other benefits.

ACS, Helping Decision Makers Provide Solutions in Times of Need

This video takes an in-depth look at the question pertaining to "running water" that is found on the American Community Survey. While examining the purpose of this question, this video explains how this question, and others found on the ACS, can help plan for disaster relief and help communities provide the resources needed for its residents.

Greater Houston Partnership Uses ACS Data

The Greater Houston Partnership uses statistics from the American Community Survey (ACS) to help them understand how its population is changing. The Partnership uses the data to encourage economic development in Houston.

National Association of Home Builders Uses ACS Data

The National Association of Home Builders uses statistical information from the American Community Survey (ACS) to understand more about communities. The ACS provides detailed data on housing, housing values, people's incomes and more.