American Community Survey (ACS)

American Community Survey (ACS)

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.

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Respond to the ACS

Learn the different ways to respond to the American Community Survey -- online, by phone, by email. Read our FAQs or call us for more help with the survey.

American Community Survey Data

The American Community Survey releases new data every year, in the form of estimates, in a variety of tables, tools, and analytical reports.

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Data

2021 Data Release

Learn more about the upcoming 2021 ACS data releases, including the release schedule.

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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.

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Stats for Stories

Women’s Equality Day: August 26, 2022

National Senior Citizens Day: August 21, 2022

Indonesia Independence Day (1945): August 17, 2022

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Events

September 28, 2022

Using the American Community Survey Summary File

Learn about the American Community Survey (ACS) Summary File and the new format of the files.

September 07, 2022

Statistics in Schools and American Community Survey Data for Classrooms

Statistics in Schools (SIS) brings school subjects to life using real-world Census Bureau statistics, including the American Community Survey (ACS).

August 24, 2022

Introduction to the American Community Survey

Discover the detailed social, economic, housing, and demographic statistics that the American Community Survey Office provides for yearly for every community.

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