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Want to learn more about American Community Survey (ACS) data and data products? Need to train others how to understand the data? These recorded webinars provide information on a variety of ACS topics and tools.
Please view the Introduction to the ACS module below if you would like background information on the ACS before viewing recorded webinars. This module is part of the Discovering the American Community Survey course and provides a brief overview of the ACS including its origin, purpose, topics in the ACS, and data collection procedures.
Introducción a la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense
Descubra las estadísticas detalladas sociales, económicas, demográficas y de vivienda que ACS proporciona a todas las comunidades cada año.
Veteran Data by the Numbers
Learn how to access the most up-to-date demographic, socioeconomic, housing, and business statistics about our Veterans.
Using the American Community Survey Summary File
Learn about the American Community Survey (ACS) Summary File and the new format of the files.
Accessing American Indian and Alaska Native Statistics
Learn how to access demographic, socioeconomic, and housing data about American Indian & Alaska Native populations, reservations, and trust lands.
Data Access and Cross Tabulation Using MDAT
Learn how to access American Community Survey and Current Population Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) files, and customize tables using MDAT.
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).
The American Community Survey: A Comprehensive Look
Learn about basics of the yearly estimates and datasets produced from the ACS, resources available on our website, and how to access ACS data products.
Exploring Census Data Webinar: Public Sector
This webinar goes over data available from the public sector to include tax statistics, employment, pensions, and state and local government finances.
Women and Minority Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Find out how the Census Bureau measures key information about businesses and industries in this overview of our social and economic programs.
Exploring Census Data Webinar: Retail
The session includes how to find key data from retail trade surveys and the American Community Survey.
Introduction to American Community Survey Group Quarters Data
This webinar explains the different Group Quarter (GQ) classifications and provides an overview of the American Community Survey (ACS) GQ Data.
Your Community by the Numbers: Data for Community Development
Learn how to use data.census.gov to access the most current and relevant demographic, socioeconomic, and housing statistics about your community.
Providing Local Communities with the Data They Need
Patrick Hewitt presents how Cuyahoga County Planning Commission uses Census data for its local community.
Exploring Census Data: Construction
Learn about the different types of data available in this sector to include construction spending, building permits, characteristics of new housing, and more.
Exploring Census Data: Health Care
The session includes how to find key data from the specific surveys, and discover gems and resources connected to the Economic Census statistics.
American Community Survey Data for Nonprofits
Learn how the American Community Survey (ACS) can be a useful tool for nonprofit organizations and their operations.
Exploring Census Data: Services
Learn how to find key data from the Service Annual Survey and and other surveys using real world examples.
Using Census Tools for Environmental Justice
Census Bureau experts show how use data, to plan for equity in development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental projects in your community.
Getting Started with American Community Survey Data in R and Python
Dive into American Community Survey (ACS) data using R and Python statistical software packages and libraries.
Comparing the American Community Survey and Current Population Survey
Staff from the ACS and CPS go over the differences in methodology and data collection operations between each survey.
The Psychology of Mapping Census Bureau Data
We dive into the Census Bureau's data platform and learn how to retrieve ACS and/or Decennial Census information, and then demonstrate how to map it.
Your Community by the Numbers: Race and Ethnicity
Learn how to access data from the Census Bureau on race and ethnicity, using a variety of online tools.
Creating Custom Tables Using the ACS Public Use Microdata Sample
This webinar introduces the ACS PUMS files and provides several different ways to access them.
Geography Areas and Concepts for the American Community Survey
This webinar explains how the popular geographic types, such as block groups, census tracts, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas are used to present ACS data.
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