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
2020 Data Release
Learn more about upcoming ACS data releases, including the 2020 ACS data release schedule and additional materials to help users prepare for these releases.
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
Minority Enterprise Development Week: September 19-25, 2021
The 2018 Annual Business Survey counted 1,048,323 minority firms with 9,432,081 employees and $323 billion in annual payroll.
Unmarried and Single Americans Week: September 19-25, 2021
In 2020, about 45.4% of Americans aged 18 and over, or 114.3 million, were unmarried according to the Current Population Survey.
73rd Emmy Awards (television): September 19, 2021
The 2019 County Business Patterns reports 2,067 establishments in television broadcasting with 122,658 employees and an $11.3 billion annual payroll.
Events
America's Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Annual Conference
Visit the Census Bureau at America's SBDC Annual Conference. Census Bureau staff will deliver a presentation and be available in the exhibit space.
Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Expanding Your Markets
Learn about how to use ACS data to expand your business markets.
Webinar on the Impact of the Pandemic on the American Community Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau has scheduled a webinar to explain and answer questions related to the impact of the pandemic on the American Community Survey.
Library
Childless Older Americans: 2018
One in six older Americans are childless. As older people living alone increase, questions arise about the well-being and supports for older childless adults.
Heart Disease Death Rates and Trends by County-Level Deprivation
This study examines geographic patterns of heart disease death rates and recent changes in death rates for adults aged 35-64 years by level of deprivation.
Accessing Community Resilience Estimates for Disaster Preparedness
Community resilience is the capacity of individuals and households to absorb, endure, and recover from the health, social, and economic impacts of a disaster.