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Guidance for Data Users

The American Community Survey (ACS) not only produces data about our nation's population every year, we also provide a variety of resources to help data users understand how to use and access this information. 

Learn more about the list of subjects included in the survey, different types of data products and tools available, handbooks geared toward distinct data user groups, and more.

Page Last Revised - September 29, 2025