The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual, nationwide survey of more than 3.5 million households in the U.S. The ACS is part of the Decennial Census Program and replaces the long form, which the Census Bureau last used during Census 2000. The survey produces statistics on demographic, social, economic, and other characteristics about our nation’s population and housing. Data from 2000 to the present for children are available for the U.S., states, metropolitan areas, & specific geographic areas.

Data about children are available for the U.S. from 1960 to the present. Data about children are collected annually.

Data from 1991 to the present for the U.S. Supplemental modules are included on a rotating basis and include topics such as child well-being and child care.

Data from 1790 to the present about children for the U.S., states, counties, and subcounty statistical areas (such as zip codes and block groups).