Every year, the U.S. Census Bureau contacts over 3.5 million addresses across the country to participate in the American Community Survey (ACS). When you respond to the survey, you are doing your part to ensure decisions about your community can be made using the best data available.
The Census Bureau mails letters to inform you that you have been selected to participate in either the ACS if you live within the United States, or the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) if you live within Puerto Rico.
If we cannot reach you via Internet or paper questionnaire, a field representative may visit you to conduct an interview in person.
Learn more below about how to respond by mail, respond by phone, and in-person interviews. You can also respond online to complete the survey.
Thank you for your time and effort. It makes a difference!