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 2015-2019 ACS 5-year PUMS files and Variance Replicate 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
National Women Physician Day: February 3, 2021
According to the 2019 American Community Survey, there were 264,002 women physicians. Full-time earnings were $185,183.
Groundhog Day: February 2, 2021
According to NOAA, Groundhog Day originates from an ancient celebration midway between the winter solstice and spring equinox — the day in the middle of winter.
American Heart Month: February 2021
The 2019 American Community Survey estimates there were 698,316 physicians, 107,710 physician assistants 19,421 radiologists and 48,495 surgeons in the U.S.
Events
Comparing the American Community Survey and the Population Estimates Program Webinar
Learn about both the American Community Survey (ACS) and the Population Estimates Program (PEP), as well as the differences between each.
What's New in v.2.0 of the COVID-19 Data Hub
Learn more about the U.S. Census Bureau's COVID-19 Data Hub, the surveys that provide its data, and see a live demo of the interactive dashboard.
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.
Library
Where Irish Eyes Are Smiling in the United States
View counties with the largest Irish population.
Aging World Story Map
The Story Map covers population aging in 2020 and 2050 in world regions and countries through a data-driven narrative using map series, text, and infographics.
The Northern Great Plains
This infographic illustrates population change as well as demographic and economic characteristics of The Northern Great Plains.