The American Community Survey (ACS) is the most comprehensive inter-censal survey providing vital information on a yearly basis about our nation and its people. Information from the survey generates data that help determine how more than $675 billion in federal and state funds are distributed each year.
The ACS replaced the Decennial Census Long Form that was distributed to select households every ten years. The program is designed to provide more up-to-date information in today's rapidly evolving economy.
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See NHGIS variable Index HERE
Direct URL : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aX7yCd7Ndzf7mfVwiR2gEFNq0PDa1f7lKap-3Is2mAY/edit?usp=sharing
To find the most current data (2017) from the American Community Survey click HERE .
Data from the 2018 ACS will be released in September fo 2019.
The American Community Survey uses different sample periods depending on the population in the area begin surveyed.
For place with populations of 65,000 or more (The entire city of Baltimore) the survey is conducted yearly
For places with populations of 20,000 to 65,000 the survey was conducted every three years, but this program was discontinued in 2014.
For places with populations less that 20,000 (The census tract and block-group levels) the survey is done very five years.
For more information click HERE (links to ACS website)
Use this Statistical Test Tool to determine which sample period you need.
