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Introduction to the American Community Survey

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Introduction to the American Community Survey

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Discover the detailed social, economic, housing, and demographic statistics that the American Community Survey (ACS) provides for every community every year. You will learn about basics of the yearly estimates and datasets produced from the ACS, resources available on our website, and how to access ACS data products through a variety of tools.

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Data.census.gov News and Updates: August 2023
August 30, 2023
In this webinar we cover updates on data.census.gov implemented since the beginning of February 2023.
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Exploring American Community Survey Commuting Data
December 13, 2023
Learn more about commuting data from the American Community Survey (ACS), including data on people working from home.
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Comparing the American Community Survey to the Household Pulse Survey
February 28, 2024
Learn about two important Census Bureau surveys collecting social and economic data on households, the American Community Survey and the Household Pulse Survey.
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