Full Description
The Who, What, and Where of AmericaUnderstanding the American Community SurveyPart of Bernan Press's County and City Extra SeriesIn the fall of 2013, the Census Bureau released data from the American Community Survey (ACS) one-year (2012) and three-year (2010-2012) estimates for the United States. The ACS replaced the decennial census long form in 2010 and now collects long-form-type information on a continuing basis rather than every 10 years, providing more current data. The ACS provides a regular stream of updated information for states and local areas and has revolutionized the way we use data to understand our communities. It produces social, housing, and economic characteristics for demographic groups.
Contents
The Who, What, and Where of AmericaCONTENTSPrefaceIntroductionVolume OrganizationUnderstanding the American Community SurveySome Key Facts About the ACSNew OpportunitiesNew ChallengesThe ACS SampleGeography Data ComparabilitySubjects CoveredAvailability of ACS EstimatesUsing the ACSDifferences between the ACS and the Decennial CensusResidence RulesReference PeriodsPeriod EstimatesDeciding Which ACS Estimate to UseMargin of ErrorAccessing ACS Data Online More ACS ResourcesBackground and Overview InformationGuidance on Data Products and Using the DataPart A - Who: Age, Race Ethnicity, and HouseholdsHighlightsRankingsColumn HeadingsTable A-1. StatesTable A-2. Counties with Populations of 20,000 or MoreTable A-3. Metropolitan AreasTable A-4. Cities with Populations of 20,000 or MorePart B - What: Education, Employment, and IncomeHighlightsRankingsColumn HeadingsTable B-1. StatesTable B-2. Counties with Populations of 20,000 or MoreTable B-3. Metropolitan AreasTable B-4. Cities with Populations of 20,000 or MorePart C - Where: Migration, Housing, and TransportationHighlightsRankingsColumn HeadingsTable C-1. StatesTable C-2. Counties with Populations of 20,000 or MoreTable C-3. Metropolitan AreasTable C-4. Cities with Populations of 20,000 or MoreAppendixesA. GlossaryB. Source Notes and ExplanationsC. Geographic Concepts and Codes
