ACS Blogs
Access blogs regarding American Community Survey results, methodology, and more.
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Director's BlogAIAN Groups Will Provide Input on Improving Their DataAs the nation’s premier statistical agency, the U.S. Census Bureau produces data that illuminate the diversity of AIAN people and their communities.
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Director's BlogWrapping Up an Outstanding Year at the U.S. Census BureauIt’s exciting to think about all the ways we provided quality data on our nation’s people, places, and economy in 2024.
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Random Samplings BlogImproved Method Better Estimates Net International Migration IncreaseCombining administrative data with survey data made net international migration estimates more responsive to short-term fluctuations in immigration.
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Random Samplings BlogUpdating the Race/Ethnicity Code List for the ACS and the 2030 CensusThe U.S. Census Bureau is conducting its Race/Ethnicity Coding Improvement Project and is currently seeking public feedback through a FRN.
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Random Samplings BlogImplementation of SPD 15 in the American Community SurveyPrograms across the U.S. Census Bureau have been assessing how and when to implement the updated race and ethnicity standards set by OMB in the 2024 SPD 15.
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Random Samplings BlogImplementation of SPD 15 in the American Community SurveyPrograms across the U.S. Census Bureau have been assessing how and when to implement the updated race and ethnicity standards set by OMB in the 2024 SPD 15.
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Random Samplings BlogHealth Insurance Coverage Measurement in Two Major SurveysThis blog provides an overview of key similarities and differences between CPS ASEC and ACS health insurance coverage measures.
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Director's BlogImproving Race/Ethnicity Data With Updated Federal StandardsOMB published the results of its review of SPD 15 and issued updated standards for collecting and reporting race and ethnicity data across federal agencies.
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Random Samplings BlogUpdates to OMB’s Race/Ethnicity StandardsOMB published the results of its review of SPD 15 and issued updated standards for collecting and reporting race and ethnicity data across federal agencies.
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Director's BlogLooking Ahead to 2024 on Our Collective Journey to ExcellenceAs we navigate the first quarter of the new year, I have been reflecting upon our collective journey to excellence.
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Director's BlogNext Steps on the American Community Survey Disability QuestionsThe American Community Survey (ACS) is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.
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Director's BlogRecapping a Phenomenal 2023 at the U.S. Census BureauAs my second year as director of the U.S. Census Bureau draws to a close, I have been reflecting on all that we’ve accomplished in 2023 – and it’s a lot.
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Director's BlogRealizing Our Public Service Through Continuous Community EngagementWhen’s the last time you thought about what being a public servant really means for us at the U.S. Census Bureau?
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Research Matters BlogUsing Administrative Data to Evaluate Nonresponse Bias - CPS ASECIn the annual income report, Income in the United States: 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau tabulates the national income distribution using survey responses.
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Random Samplings BlogThe Currency of Our Data: A Critical Input Into Federal FundingWe often describe how the data can benefit people when we encourage them to respond to the census or to a U.S. Census Bureau survey.
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Random Samplings BlogProviding Users With Accessible DataMany people associate the U.S. Census Bureau with the decennial census, the once a decade count of every person living in the United States.
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Random Samplings BlogDisclosure Avoidance Protections for the American Community SurveyWe've heard from a number of data users lately who have questions about the status of our plans to strengthen confidentiality safeguards for our data products.
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Research Matters BlogHow Has the Pandemic Continued to Affect Survey Response? Using Administrative Data to Evaluate Nonresponse in the 2022 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic SupplementThe U.S. Census Bureau tabulates the national income distribution using survey responses collected during February through April 2022.
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Random Samplings BlogOur Commitment to Quality: A Revised ACS Estimation MethodologyWe revised our estimation methodology to improve the 2020 portion of the 2016-2020 ACS 5-year data.
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Random Samplings BlogPeriod Estimates in the American Community SurveyOn March 17, we will release the latest round of ACS estimates — the 2016-2020 5-year estimates, which were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Random Samplings BlogPopulation Estimates at the Start of the DecadeThese updated population numbers enable researchers, community planners and others to use the most current data in their work.
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Random Samplings BlogAn Overview of Addressing Nonresponse Bias in the American Community Survey During the COVID-19 Pandemic Using Administrative DataIn this blog we will discuss an important modification to the American Community Survey (ACS)’s weighting procedures for the 2020 experimental data.
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Random Samplings BlogUsing Demographic Benchmarks to Help Evaluate 2020 Census ResultsOne of the primary methods of evaluating the quality of a census is comparing the results to other population benchmarks.
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Random Samplings BlogPandemic Impact on 2020 American Community Survey 1-Year DataAnalytical report detailing the decision to not release the standard 2020 1-year ACS data products.
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Random Samplings BlogCollecting ACS Data From Group Quarters Amid the PandemicThis blog explains how the pandemic disrupted our ability to collect American Community Survey data from group quarters.
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Global Reach BlogData-Driven Business Decisions Begin HereIn addition to the decennial census, we conduct the Economic Census, Census of Governments, American Community Survey (ACS) and many other surveys.
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Random Samplings BlogAdapting the American Community Survey Amid COVID-19We adapted the American Community Survey amid the pandemic to keep both the nation informed, and our staff and the people who respond safe.
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Random Samplings BlogRevisión de los datos del Censo del 2020En este blog hablamos sobre cómo estamos realizando una de las revisiones de datos más completas en la historia reciente del censo, para el Censo del 2020.
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Random Samplings BlogEncontrar ‘anomalías’ demuestra que los controles de calidad funcionanEl 9 de marzo de 2021, la Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. publicó un blog (en inglés) sobre las “anomalías” que encontramos al procesar los datos del Censo del 2020.
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Random Samplings BlogHow the Census Bureau Measures Income and PovertyThe U.S. Census Bureau releases income, poverty and health insurance statistics from its Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, known as CPS ASEC, every September.
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Director's BlogGetting a Census Taker Visit When You've Already RespondedThese visits are part of our efforts to be absolutely sure that we count everyone.
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Research Matters BlogACS Updates on Disclosure Avoidance and Release PlansThe U.S. Census Bureau is on track to release the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates as scheduled Sept. 17, 2020.
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Random Samplings BlogModernizing How We Get You the Data: Data.census.govThe U.S. Census Bureau is exploring rich new data sources and tools that will revolutionize how we produce timely and granular data on our nation's people, places, and economy.
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Research Matters BlogThe Impact of 2010 Census Hiring on the Unemployment RateThe U.S. Census Bureau hires hundreds of thousands of temporary workers to conduct the decennial census.
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Random Samplings BlogHow the Census Bureau Measures Income and PovertyIncome, poverty and health insurance statistics from the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, known as CPS ASEC, are released every September.
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Research Matters BlogCPS ASEC Redesign and Processing ChangesThe U.S. Census Bureau has been engaged in implementing improvements to the CPS ASEC income, health insurance and demographic content.
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