Data Asset Summary
Asset Title: American Community Survey
Description: The American Community Survey (ACS) is part of the Decennial Census Program. This survey is sent to a random sample of households in the United States and Puerto Rico on a rotating basis. The ACS collects information from U.S. households similar to what was collected on the decennial census "long form," such as age, race, sex, Hispanic origin, income and benefits, health insurance, education, veteran status, disabilities, place of work and commuting, and housing costs. These data previously were collected only in census years in conjunction with the decennial census. Since the ACS is conducted every year, rather than once every ten years, it provides more current data throughout the decade.
Agency: U.S. Census Bureau (USCB)
Category: Academic Articles
Topics: Demographics, Housing and Homeownership, Poverty
Public Version: Yes