The American Community Survey (ACS) helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities. It is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.
Data
2018 Data Release
Learn more about 2018 ACS data releases, including the latest release of new 2014-2018 ACS 5-year PUMS files and Variance Replicate Estimates, as well as the new 2018 ACS 1-year Supplemental Estimates.
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News
STATS FOR STORIES | JULY 10, 2020
Wyoming 130th Anniversary of Statehood (1890): July 10, 2020
Wyoming joined the Union on July 10, 1890, as the 44th state. Nickname(s): Equality State (official); Cowboy State; Big Wyoming. Motto: Equal Rights.
PRESS RELEASE | JULY 07, 2020
Schedule for Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics and ACS
Schedule for the 2019 income, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics and 2019 American Community Survey results.
STATS FOR STORIES | JULY 03, 2020
Idaho 130th Anniversary of Statehood (1890): July 3, 2020
Idaho joined the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state. Nickname: Gem State. Motto: Esto perpetua (Latin for "Let it be perpetual").
Events
EVENT | JULY 13, 2020
Esri User Conference
Virtually interact with the Census Bureau at the Esri User Conference. Census Bureau staff will be available to answer questions about geography and ACS data.
EVENT | JUNE 25, 2020
ACS Operations Update and Data User Applications in Pandemic
Learn how data users are applying ACS data to inform responses to the pandemic in hard-hit areas.
EVENT | JUNE 16, 2020
Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Economic Geography
Learn about varying economic geographies from the Census Bureau and how this information can be valuable to you.
Library
WORKING PAPER | JULY 01, 2020
Neighborhood Quality Measures
An evaluation of neighborhood quality measures for the Multidimensional Deprivation Index.
VISUALIZATION | JUNE 22, 2020
Community Resilience Estimates
Explore the popular ACS data wheel, updated with 2018 ACS 1-year estimates for states, congressional districts, and metropolitan statistical areas.
VISUALIZATION | JUNE 02, 2020
Rise in Female Veterans
Historical and projected trends of female veterans.