2008-2012 American Community Survey Statistics

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2008-2012 American Community Survey Statistics

December 16, 2013

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Monday, December 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. EST

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Presentation [2.5 MB]

Archived Webinar [9.4 MB]

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Speakers

Michael Cook

Chief, Public Affairs and Media Events Branch, Public Information Office

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Nicole Scanniello

Survey Statistician, Social, Economic and Housing Statistics Division

Seth Amgott

Assistant Division Chief, Public Information Office

ACS Information

American Community Survey (ACS)

The American Community Survey is the premier source for information about America's changing population, housing and workforce.

Sample Forms & Instructions

View sample forms and instruction guides in English and Spanish for the American Community Survey and Puerto Rico Community Survey.

Questions on the Form and Why We Ask

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Data

American Community Survey 2012 Data Release

Information about the ACS 2012 data release

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Data User Guidance

2012 Data Product Changes

Includes information about new tables, modified tables, and deleted/removed tables.

Technical Documentation

Find information supporting the ACS data, including documentation for code lists, subject definitions, user notes, errata notes, PUMS, and Summary File.

When to Use 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year Estimates

Learn more about distinguishing features of the ACS 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year estimates and when they are best used.

Comparing ACS Data

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Comparing ACS 5-year and Census 2000

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Zip Code Tabulation Areas

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are generalized areal representations of United States Postal Service (USPS) ZIP Code service areas.