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American Community Survey 5-Year Data 2015

If you have previously used variables in prior year releases, check the ACS product changes webpage for source table changes. If the variable you have been using comes from a table that has changed from the prior year, check the variables list (variables.html) and compare the variable concept and label to be sure you are requesting the correct estimate. For information on these changes, visit:

Use this Data Profile Variable Comparison table to check if your Data Profile variable has changed from 2014 to 2015:

All queries to the Census Data API now require an API key. Please cut and paste the Example Calls below into your web browser and replace YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE with your personal API Key. 

If you do not have an API Key, request one here.

Detail Tables

  • Example Call: api.census.gov/data/2015/acs/acs5?get=NAME,B01001_001E&for=state:*&key=YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE
  • 2015 ACS Detail Table Variables [ html | xml | json ]
  • ACS Technical Documentation
  • Examples
  • Supported Geography

Subject Tables

  • Example Call: api.census.gov/data/2015/acs/acs5/subject?get=NAME,S0101_C01_001E&for=state:*&key=YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE
  • 2015 ACS Subject Table Variables [ html | xml | json ]
  • ACS Technical Documentation
  • Examples
  • Supported Geography

Data Profile

  • Example Call: api.census.gov/data/2015/acs/acs5/profile?get=DP02_0001PE&for=state:*&key=YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE
  • 2015 ACS Data Profile Variables [ html | xml | json ]
  • ACS Technical Documentation
  • Examples
  • Supported Geography

Comparison Profile

  • Example Call: api.census.gov/data/2015/acs/acs5/cprofile?get=CP05_2011_2015_001E&for=state:*&key=YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE
  • 2015 ACS Comparison Profile Variables [ html | xml | json ]
  • ACS Technical Documentation
  • Examples
  • Supported Geography

Selected Population Detailed Tables

  • Example Call: api.census.gov/data/2015/acs/acs5/spt?get=B01001_001E,NAME&for=us:*&key=YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE
  • 2015 ACS Selected Population Detailed Tables Variables [ html | xml | json ]
  • ACS Technical Documentation
  • Examples
  • Supported Geography

American Indian and Alaska Native Detailed Tables

  • Example Call: api.census.gov/data/2015/acs/acs5/aian?get=B25021_002M&for=us:*&key=YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE
  • 2015 ACS American Indian and Alaska Native Detailed Tables Variables [ html | xml | json ]
  • ACS Technical Documentation
  • Examples
  • Supported Geography

American Indian and Alaska Native Data Profiles

  • Example Call: api.census.gov/data/2015/acs/acs5/aianprofile?get=NAME,DP02_0001E&for=us:*&key=YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE
  • 2015 ACS American Indian and Alaska Native Data Profiles Variables [ html | xml | json ]
  • ACS Technical Documentation
  • Examples
  • Supported Geography

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