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Updated December 2017

ACS Information Guide
Download ACS Information Guide [PDF - 11.1 MB]

You have questions. We have answers! — in the ACS Information Guide — a comprehensive guide to all things ACS, covering everything from the historical origins of the ACS, to ACS subjects and data products, and data user resources like where to find more in-depth information and help.

Updated June 2019

Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense: Guía de información
Download Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense: Guía de información [PDF - 12.3 MB]

Tiene preguntas. ¡Tenemos respuestas! — en la Guía de información de la ACS — una  guía completa de todo lo relacionado con la ACS, que abarca desde los orígenes históricos de la ACS, hasta los temas y productos de datos de la ACS, y recursos de usuarios de datos como dónde encontrar información y ayuda más detalladas.

English

Topics and Highlights from the guide include:

  • Short History of the ACS
  • Importance of Participating in the ACS
  • How the ACS Works for Your Community
  • Who Uses the ACS and Why?
  • How ACS Data Are Collected
  • The US Constitution, Title 13, and the ACS
  • Frequently Asked Respondent Questions
  • ACS Subjects and Data Products
  • ACS Geography
  • ACS Data Releases
  • Data User Resources
  • Need Help with ACS Statistics?
  • Contact Information
  • U.S. Census Bureau Regional Offices

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Los temas y aspectos destacados de la guía incluyen:

  • Breve historia de la ACS
  • La importancia de participar en la ACS
  • Cómo funciona la ACS para su comunidad
  • ¿Quién usa la ACS y por qué?
  • Cómo se recopilan los datos de la ACS
  • La Constitución de los Estados Unidos, Título 13 y la ACS
  • Preguntas frecuentes de los encuestados
  • Temas y productos de datos de la ACS
  • Geografia de la ACS
  • Publicaciones de los datos de la ACS
  • Recursos para el usuario de datos
  • ¿Necesita ayuda con las estadísticas de la ACS?
  • Información del contacto
  • Oficinas Regionales de la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos

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