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2008-2012 American Community Survey Statistics

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2008-2012 American Community Survey Statistics

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

Presentation

.pdf Presentation [2.5 MB]
.mp3 Archived Webinar [9.4 MB]

Speakers

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

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 ACS & PRCS Forms and Instructions
Browse sample American Community Survey questionnaires in English and Spanish with instruction guides - 1996 through present.
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Fact sheets containing question(s) from the form, a description of how the federal government uses the data, & how those uses translate into community benefits.

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American Community Survey 2012 Data Release
Information about the ACS 2012 data release

Data User Guidance

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 or 5-year Estimates
Learn more about distinguishing features of the American Community Survey 1-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.
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