ACS Almanac
The ACS Almanac, part of ACS Awareness Month 2024, highlights the essential questions and data collected by the American Community Survey. Throughout August, we will share concise, informative posts on social media, explaining the significance of each question and how the data informs policies and programs. By sharing the ACS Almanac, you can help demystify the survey, encourage participation, and emphasize the importance of accurate data in shaping our communities’ futures.
Featured ACS Almanac Topics
Click any of the featured topics below to jump straight to resources answering, “Why does the ACS ask about…”
ACS Social Media Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to provide you with graphics and resources that can be used to educate communities and continue to uplift the importance of the ACS.
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Join #ACSAwarenessMonth on Social Media!
The Leadership Conference posts about the American Community Survey under the hashtag #ACSAwarenessMonth to help demystify why the ACS asks certain questions and how ACS data impact our lives. You can view our series of #ACSAwarenessMonth posts below. Feel free to retweet or add your own!
The American Community Survey is the premier source for information about our country’s changing population, households, and workforce – and a crucial component of American democracy.
— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) August 23, 2023
It's vital that we strengthen and invest in the ACS. #ACSAwarenessMonth https://t.co/f652FQAinY
Why does the American Community Survey ask about home & housing costs?
— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) August 24, 2023
Federal, state & local leaders use ACS data to analyze whether residents have access to quality affordable housing, create housing assistance programs, and enforce anti-discrimination laws. #ACSAwarenessMonth
Why does the American Community Survey ask about your job, income & commute?
— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) August 25, 2023
It’s used to create unemployment assistance programs, bring jobs to communities, and improve commuting options.
It’s also used to enforce laws against discrimination in employment. #ACSAwarenessMonth
Why does the American Community Survey ask about level of education?
— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) August 28, 2023
This helps officials understand educational needs of children & adults in the community, create educational support & workforce training programs, and protect equal opportunity in employment. #ACSAwarenessMonth
Why does the American Community Survey ask what kind of computer & internet service you have?
— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) August 29, 2023
Required by the Broadband Data Improvement Act, it allows federal, state & local agencies to evaluate broadband access in communities & create programs to improve it. #ACSAwarenessMonth
Why does the American Community Survey ask about health insurance and SNAP benefits?
— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) August 30, 2023
It helps communities enroll eligible families in affordable health insurance programs and effectively administer SNAP & school lunch programs with less paperwork for families. #ACSAwarenessMonth
