The American Community Survey (ACS) helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities. It is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.
Data
2019 Data Release
Learn more about the 2019 ACS data releases, including the latest release of new 2019 ACS 1-year PUMS files and 2019 ACS 1-year Supplemental Estimates.
data.census.gov
Access American Community Survey data on the Census Bureau's new platform, data.census.gov.
Data Tell Stories. Tell Us Yours!
Share the creative ways you use American Community Survey data to make decisions.
News
Native American Heritage Day: November 27, 2020
According to 2019 Population Estimates, there are about 6.9M American Indian and Alaska Natives in the U.S., and of those, 4.2M reported that race alone.
American Community Survey Five-Year Statistics to Be Embargoed
The U.S. Census Bureau will offer an embargo period for subscribers to view 2015-2019 ACS 5-year estimates.
Webinar on Release of 2015-2019 American Community Survey Statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau is set to hold an informational webinar Dec. 3 in advance of the Dec. 10 release of 2015-2019 ACS 5-year estimates.
Events
2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Pre-Release Webinar
Learn more about the latest ACS 5-year data release with background information, changes for this release, and new data release information on the ACS website.
National League of Cities City Summit
Visit the Census Bureau at the National League of Cities City Summit. Staff in the exhibit space will demonstrate how to access data for local communities.
NCAI Annual Convention and Marketplace
Visit the Census Bureau at the NCAI Annual Convention and Marketplace. Staff in the exhibit space will demonstrate how to access data for American Indians.
Library
The Employment, Earnings, and Occupations of Post-9/11 Veterans
This report describes the employment, earnings, and occupations of Post-9/11 Veterans during the period between 2014 and 2018.
The Commuting Patterns of Older Workers: 2013-2017
Older workers are a growing share of the workforce, with different needs than younger workers. Their commuting behaviors contribute to changing travel patterns.
Veteran's Day: 2020
Percentage of veterans among the civilian population 18 years and older.