American Community Survey

Author: U.S. Census Bureau

Tool Type: Dashboard, National Data Source

Content Type: Existing Data Source

Update Frequency: Annually
Data Delay: 2 years (for example, 2023 release includes data up to 2021)

The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey program conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS has 1-year estimates and 5-year estimates available. On a yearly basis, these data provide vital information for states and local areas on:

Citizenship status
Educational attainment
Income and employment
Language proficiency
Migration
Veterans
Disability status
Housing
Demographic characteristics

The ACS estimates are often used to track shifting demographics, learn about the local communities, and establish priorities, allocate funding and resources effectively, and for research and advocacy work.

Tags: Dashboard, National Data Source, Census-tract Data, County-level Data, Data by Age, Data by Race/Ethnicity, Data by Sex, Demographics, Immigrants, State-level Data, Updated Annually

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