How do I get ACS data?
Learn more about the ACS Summary File at http://www.census.gov/programs- surveys/acs/technical-documentation/summary-file-documentation. html. 1. Access American FactFinder at http://factfinder.census.gov, then click on “Download Center” from the blue toolbar.
How do I get ACS census tract data?
Get Started Accessing ACS Data Check out data.census.gov, the Census Bureau’s main data dissemination tool. Here, you can access tables and maps with ACS data. You can also view data.census.gov Resources for step-by-step guidance, video tutorials, FAQs, and more.
What is the 5-year ACS data?
The 5-year estimates from the ACS are “period” estimates that represent data collected over a period of time. The primary advantage of using multiyear estimates is the increased statistical reliability of the data for less populated areas and small population subgroups.
Is 2020 ACS data available?
The 2016-2020 ACS 5-year estimates will be released on March 17, 2022. These data will be available for all geographic areas including census tracts, ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs), and block groups.
How far back does ACS data go?
Data availability for geographic areas differs by population size: 1-year estimates are available for areas of population 65,000 or more, while 5-year estimates are available for all areas. (Three-year estimates had been produced for areas with populations of 20,000 or more through the 2011-13 period.)
What is the difference between the 1-year and 5-year ACS data?
While an ACS 1-year estimate includes information col- lected over a 12-month period, an ACS 5-year estimate includes data collected over a 60-month period. In the case of ACS 1-year estimates, the period is the calendar year (e.g., the 2015 ACS covers the period from January 2015 through December 2015).
Is 2021 ACS data available?
The 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates are scheduled to be released on Thursday, September 23, 2021.
Is the census data public?
Records from the censuses of population and housing are publicly accessible 72 years after each decennial census’ “Census Day.” The most recent publicly available census records are from the 1940 census, released April 2, 2012.
What are the 5-Year Estimates from the ACS?
The 5-year estimates from the ACS are “period” estimates that represent data collected over a period of time. The primary advantage of using multiyear estimates is the increased statistical reliability of the data for less populated areas and small population subgroups.
How often is the American Community Survey (ACS) collected?
New Data Every Year! The American Community Survey collects data on an ongoing basis, January through December, to provide every community with the information they need to make important decisions. We release new data every year, in the form of estimates, in a variety of tables, tools, and analytical reports.
What kind of data does ACS collect?
The ACS covers a broad range of topics about social, economic, demographic, and housing characteristics of the U.S. population. The 5-year estimates from the ACS are “period” estimates that represent data collected over a period of time.
What does ACS stand for?
American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2009-2019) December 10, 2020 The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides data every year — giving communities the current information they need to plan investments and services.