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2013 Revised Veteran Status Question
Before data from the American Community Survey (ACS) are publicly released, data are subject to a thorough review by subject matter analysts. Part of the review involves comparing current data to data from previous years. While reviewing the 2013 ACS data, the subject matter analysts noticed a larger than average difference in the veteran status data between 2012 and 2013. The differences were investigated by Census Bureau staff, and it was determined that they are not due to an error in the collection or processing of the ACS data. We believe the differences in estimates on veteran status are primarily a result of changes to the question used to collect veteran status data on the 2013 American Community Survey. Data users should use caution when comparing 2013 data to past years' data. For more information, view the report Evaluation of the Revised Veteran Status Question on the 2013 American Community Survey.
Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
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