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.
Data
2019 Data Release
Learn more about the 2019 ACS data releases, including the latest release of new 2015-2019 ACS 5-year estimates.
data.census.gov
Access American Community Survey data on the Census Bureau's new platform, data.census.gov.
Data Tell Stories. Tell Us Yours!
Share the creative ways you use American Community Survey data to make decisions.
News
Texas 175th Anniversary of Statehood (1845): December 29, 2020
Texas joined the Union on December 29, 1845 as the 28th state. Nickname: The Lone Star State. Motto: Friendship. Now, Texas is the 2nd most populous state.
Bill of Rights Day: December 15, 2020
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution focus on individual rights and were ratified on Dec. 15, 1791. Amendment I protects freedom of expression.
Census Bureau Releases New American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
For the first time, data from the 2015-2019 ACS will allow users to compare three nonoverlapping sets of 5-year data: 2005-2009, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019.
Events
2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Pre-Release Webinar
Learn more about the latest ACS 5-year data release with background information, changes for this release, and new data release information on the ACS website.
National League of Cities City Summit
Visit the Census Bureau at the National League of Cities City Summit. Staff in the exhibit space will demonstrate how to access data for local communities.
NCAI Annual Convention and Marketplace
Visit the Census Bureau at the NCAI Annual Convention and Marketplace. Staff in the exhibit space will demonstrate how to access data for American Indians.
Library
Aging World Story Map
The Story Map covers population aging in 2020 and 2050 in world regions and countries through a data-driven narrative using map series, text, and infographics.
What can you learn about states from the American Community Survey?
This visualization lets you explore data the Census Bureau provides for some of the most popular topics from the 2019 American Community Survey.
What can you learn about metro areas from the ACS?
The American Community Survey (ACS) helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities.