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American Community Survey (ACS)
As of 2010 the American Community Survey has replaced the decennial census long form, so that estimates of data on demographic, housing, social and economic characteristics will be available more frequently than once every ten years. Data will be provided annually for states, cities, counties, metropolitan areas, and population groups of 65,000 people or more. For smaller areas, it will take three to five years to accumulate sufficient sample to produce data for areas as small as census tracts. The short form of the decennial Census is still distributed to obtain a count of the entire U.S. population.
- American Community Survey (ACS)Provides single and multi-year estimates for smaller areas. Click on Data and Documentation for 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year data products.
- Data Tables & Tools [American Community Survey]Includes links to Archived Data and PUMS data.
- Handbooks for Data UsersA series of U.S. Census Bureau handbooks for different audiences providing guidance in understanding and using the American Community Survey.
- Methodology [American Community Survey (ACS) ]Detailed information about the methods used to collect and produce ACS estimates.
- The American Community Survey - a Replacement for the Census Long Form?July 20, 2000 hearing before the Subcommittee on the Census of the Committee on Government Reform. House of Representatives.