American Community Survey Videos
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey that gives local officials, community leaders, and businesses the data and tools they need to better support and strengthen America’s communities.
ACS Video Collection
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VideoUsing Labor Statistics to Make Informed DecisionsJune 26, 2025Learn about the different employment data available from the LEHD program and the ACS and how to utilize it to make informed decisions.
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VideoDATA GEM: Using SAIPE Data for Grant ApplicationsMay 28, 2025Learn how to access up-to-date poverty and income statistics for states, counties, and school districts.
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VideoSurvey Sample and Developing EstimatesMay 21, 2025This webinar will cover how the ACS develops its survey sample, how interviewing is conducted for selected addresses, how collected data is prepared & weighted.
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VideoFinding Hidden Insights in American Indian and Alaska Native DataMay 14, 2025Dive into the nuances of accessing American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) demographic data and geographies on data.census.gov.
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VideoExplore How a Question Becomes Part of the American Community SurveyApril 23, 2025Join us to learn how a question becomes part of the American Community Survey (ACS).
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VideoDATA GEM: Are you in an Urban or Rural Area?April 08, 2025Learn how to identify Urban vs Rural areas using Census Bureau tools like Geocoder, TIGERweb, and data.census.gov.
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VideoUnderstanding American Community Survey Tables and ProfilesMarch 26, 2025This webinar will cover the different data products provided by the ACS.
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VideoDiscovering American Community Survey 1-Year Supplemental EstimatesFebruary 26, 2025Join us for a dive into the American Community Survey (ACS) Supplemental Estimates and why they are important.
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Video2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-year EstimatesDecember 19, 2024This video provides information on updates and how to find and access online resources related to the release.
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VideoExploring the Refreshed Microdata Access Tool (MDAT)December 19, 2024Discover the newly refreshed Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) from the U.S. Census Bureau!
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VideoPulling It All TogetherDecember 18, 2024This final module will help you pull everything you've learned together by guiding viewers through a practical exercise to apply their knowledge of the ACS.
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VideoData Gem: How to Find Key Housing Trends and DemographicsDecember 12, 2024Learn how to access detailed local housing statistics on value, heating sources, occupancy, renter demographics, and more using data.census.gov.
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VideoExploring Puerto Rico’s Social Vulnerability DataOctober 18, 2024In this Data Gem video, we’ll dive into the tool My Community Explorer tool for Puerto Rico.
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VideoExplorando los datos de vulnerabilidad social de Puerto RicoOctober 18, 2024En este Data Gem, navegaremos a través de la herramienta Mi Comunidad Explorer para Puerto Rico.
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VideoHow to Gain Insights on Disability Characteristics in AmericaOctober 11, 2024Whether you’re a researcher, policy maker, or simply curious about disability data, this video is a must-watch!
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VideoGems of Census Data - Highlights of Key Programs & DataAugust 22, 2024You will learn about the different business and demographic data available from the Business Dynamics Statistics and the American Community Survey.
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Video¿Qué debo incluir en mi propuesta de investigación?August 21, 2024En este seminario web se profundizará sobre la creación de propuestas y los elementos necesarios que se deben incluir para someter propuestas al FSRDC.
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VideoExploring Census Data Webinar Series: Services in the U.S.July 25, 2024Join us for the Exploring Census Data webinar series on Services in the U.S. Census subject matter experts will present data related to the services sector.
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VideoUsing Public Data to Make DecisionsJune 20, 2024Census Bureau subject matter experts will present data sourced from Public Sector programs and the American Community Survey.
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VideoComparing Race and Ethnicity Data from the ACS and the 2020 CensusMay 08, 2024Dive into detailed race and ethnicity data from the American Community Survey (ACS) and the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC).
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VideoNew Public School Counts for Puerto RicoApril 02, 2024This webinar provided by the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Center for Education Statistics will highlight data products and data tools for Puerto Rico.
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VideoComparing the American Community Survey to the Household Pulse SurveyMarch 22, 2024Learn about two important Census Bureau surveys collecting social and economic data on households, the American Community Survey and the Household Pulse Survey.
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VideoData Gem: What is the Margin of ErrorMarch 22, 2024In this Data Gem, you will understand why we offer MOEs and how an estimate, paired with its MOE, describes a population.
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VideoComparing Health Insurance Data from the ACS and the SAHIE ProgramMarch 13, 2024Learn about two important Census Bureau programs providing health insurance data, the American Community Survey and the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates.
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VideoInside Your State LegislatureDecember 07, 2023In this Data Gem, we show you how to locate data for both the Upper and Lower Chambers of your State Legislative District.
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VideoCensus 101: An Introduction to the Census BureauNovember 14, 2023The Census Bureau has a big job! Watch this introduction to get familiar with our programs and the vital work we do.
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VideoWhen to Use QuickFacts, a Tool That Gets You Data Fast!October 20, 2023If you are looking for popular current statistics, QuickFacts is a good place to start.
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VideoExploring Census Data: Housing & Real EstateJune 29, 2023Explore different types of business data available from residential construction programs and demographic characteristics from the ACS.
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VideoDiscovering the American Community SurveyMarch 2023A comprehensive guide to survey information, data access, analysis, and statistics for America's largest survey.
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VideoComparing the American Community Survey to the American Housing SurveyMarch 15, 2023Learn about two important Census Bureau surveys covering housing data, the American Community Survey (ACS) and the American Housing Survey (AHS).
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Video2017-2021 American Community Survey Pre-Release WebinarDecember 06, 2022This webinar explains how to access data and online resources from the 2017-2021 American Community Survey (ACS).
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VideoHow to Access, Map, and Compare Detailed Veteran DataNovember 08, 2022Learn how to access our tables that contain veteran data, including the Veteran Profile from the ACS and the veteran business ownership data from the ABS.
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VideoIntroduction to the American Community SurveySeptember 15, 2022Discover the detailed social, economic, housing, and demographic statistics that the American Community Survey Office provides for yearly for every community.
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Video2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Pre-Release WebinarSeptember 13, 2022This webinar explains how to access data and online resources from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) set to be publicly released on Sept. 15.
More Videos
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VideoCensus Data for Everyone — Why it Should Matter to YouJune 04, 2021This Summit on “Census Bureau Data for Everyone” is a FREE Virtual Webinar. Learn about how your responses to Census Bureau surveys are used.
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VideoStatistics in Schools — Bringing Census Bureau Data to ClassroomsJune 04, 2021This Summit on “Statistics in Schools” is a FREE Virtual Webinar which will teach data users how to explore the Statistics in Schools (SIS) Website.
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VideoCensus Geography: The View From AboveJune 03, 2021
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VideoUsing the API to Get Results for Multiple EstimatesMay 20, 2021In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to get data for only the variables you need from the 2018 ACS 1-Year Data Profiles.
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Videodata.census.gov Updates April 2021May 03, 2021
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