No, the ACS is different from the Decennial Census. The ACS shows how we live - our education, housing, jobs, and more. The ACS provides information about the social and economic needs of your community every year.
The Decennial census is conducted every ten years to provide an official count of the entire U.S. population to Congress.
If you are selected for the ACS, you are required to complete it in addition to the Decennial Census. Your answers will help provide local and national leaders with the information they need for planning and programs.