Note: This Media Advisory has been revised to correct the embargo time. Embargo subscribers will have access to the statistics beginning Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. (EST). Please disregard all previous versions.

What:

The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Dec. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. in advance of the Dec. 8 release of the American Community Survey five-year statistics collected from 2011 to 2015.

The webinar will show participants how to access the data and compare geographies and statistics over time. Embargo subscribers will have access to these statistics beginning Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. (EST)..

The American Community Survey provides a wide range of important information about people and housing for every community in the nation. It features more than 40 demographic, socio-economic and housing topics for all areas down to the block-group (roughly, neighborhood) level.

When:

Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, at 1 p.m. (EST)

Who:

KaNin Reese, Survey Statistician, Social, Economic and Housing Statistics Division,
Michele Hedrick, Special Assistant, Communications Directorate
U.S. Census Bureau

Access:

The webinar will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation. Attendees will be able to ask questions following the presentation.

Audio conference access information
Toll-free number: 1-888-396-9971
Participant passcode: 7775876

Online presentation access information
Please log in early, as some setup is required. An updated browser is recommended.
URL: <https://censusevent.webex.com/censusevent/onstage/g.php?MTID=e487db4508062ab2964b8c06e4d7eae21>.

To register for embargo access: <www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/embargoed_releases/>.

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