Do I have to respond to the American Community Survey (ACS) / Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS)?

Yes. Respondents are required to answer all questions on the ACS/PRCS to the best of their ability. Responses to this and other Census surveys is required by law (Section 221 of Title 13,Chapter 7, United States Code). Your answers are very important because they represent the answers of many other similar households in your community. The data that you and others provide in response to this survey are required to manage or evaluate federal and state government programs. If you submit an incomplete form or provide data that are unclear, we may contact you by phone or in person to obtain or clarify the missing information.