American Community Survey (ACS)
The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides vital information on a yearly basis about U.S. population and housing. The ACS is conducted by the Census Bureau with its schedule and purposes such that:
- Conducted every month, every year;
- Sent to a sample of addresses (about 3.5 million) in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico;
- Provides local and national leaders with the information they need for programs, economic development, emergency management, and understanding local issues and conditions; and
- Compared to the 10-year census, asks about topics not on the 2020 Census, such as education, employment, internet access, and transportation.
Census Bureau Hotlines:
- Telephone Questionnaire Assistance Line: 1-800-354-7271
- Census Bureau Customer Help Center: 1-800-923-8282
Census Bureau Regional Offices
