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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

updated 2008 ACS Data Release

New information about the 2006-2008 ACS 3-Year Estimates


How to Use Multiyear Estimates


Guidance for Comparing 2006-2008 ACS 3-Year Data


ACS Alerts

Contact Us

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

News Releases

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American Factfinder

Now Available
2006-2008 ACS 3-Year Data
2008 ACS 1-Year Data

The ACS Compass Products

Handbooks, Powerpoint Presentations, and other educational materials to help you understand and use the American Community Survey data.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau  |  American Community Survey Office  |  Page Last Modified: November 05, 2009