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American Community Survey Demographic Characteristics
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- Age and Sex
- Group Quarters Population
- Hispanic/Latino Origin
- Race
- Relationship
- Total Population
American Community Survey Housing Characteristics
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- Tenure
- Occupancy and Structure
- Housing Value
- Taxes and Insurance
- Utilities
- Mortgage/Monthly Rent
American Community Survey Social Characteristics
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- Educational Attainment
- Marital Status/History
- Fertility
- Grandparent/Caregivers
- Veterans
- Disability Status
- Place of Birth
- Citizenship Status
- Year of Entry
- Language Spoken at Home
- Ancestry/Tribal Affiliation
- School Enrollment
- Field of Degree
Fast Facts About American Community Survey
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- Collects/produces population and housing information every year
- ~3.5 million housing unit addresses are selected annually
- Collects more information than decennial census, such as: income, commute time to work, home value, veteran status, and other important data
- Single-Year Estimates
- The ACS produces 1-year estimates annually for geographic areas with a population of 65,000 or more
- Multiyear Estimates
- In 2010, the Census Bureau released the first 5-year estimates for small areas. Additional 5-year estimates have been released annually.
American Community Survey Economic Characteristics
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- Income and Earnings
- Class of Worker
- Employment Status
- Occupation
- Industry
- Commuting to Work
- Place of Work
- Health Insurance
- Food Stamps/SNAP