Why is the American Community Survey (ACS) information important?

When you complete the ACS, you help to ensure that decisions about the future of your community can be made using the best statistics available. Decision makers need a clear picture of their population and how they live to ensure that scarce resources are used efficiently and effectively. Many people may not realize that statistics from the ACS help:

• Local planners know where to plan new development.
• Businesses get the information they need to plan for expansion.
• Policy makers get information to make sure programs are on track.
• Local services keep pace with an area's changing demographics.

Read more about how each question on the ACS serves a purpose.