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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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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.
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2022 Data Release
Learn more about 2022 ACS data releases, including the latest release of the 2022 ACS 1-year PUMS files and 2022 ACS 1-year Supplemental Estimates.
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Learn more about 2021 ACS data releases, including the latest release of new 2017-2021 ACS 5-year PUMS files and Variance Replicate Estimate Tables.
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Native American Heritage Day: November 24, 2023
The estimated American Indian and Alaska Native alone population was 4.3M and the alone or in combination population 7.1M on July 1, 2022.
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National Child's Day: November 20, 2023
In 2021, the majority (71%) of America’s 72.3M children under 18 lived with two parents and the next largest share (20.9%) lived with their mothers only.

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South Carolina First Steps Uses ACS Data to Get Children Ready for School and Life Success
October 02, 2023
Learn how South Carolina First Steps uses ACS data to get children ready for school and life success
Metropolitan Social Services Uses ACS Data to Understand and Support Older Residents in Need
September 27, 2023
Learn how the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County uses ACS data to help local residents in need.
Grant STEPs Consulting Group Uses ACS Data to Help Nonprofits Win Grants
September 23, 2021
Learn how the Grant STEPs Consulting Group uses ACS data to help local nonprofits win grants.

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