ACS Almanac

The ACS Almanac 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.

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A concise alphabetical key with over 30 entries to help you understand why the American Community Survey collects certain data year after year between the decennial census.

Featured ACS Almanac Topics

Click any of the featured topics below to jump straight to resources answering, "Why does the ACS ask about…"

Acreage and Agricultural Sales

Age and Date of Birth

Ancestry

Commute and Journey to Work

Computer and Internet Use

Disability

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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More Resources

The Leadership Conference Resources

  • ACS talking points for engaging with policymakers
  • ACS data stories illustrating how ACS data benefit communities
  • ACS: What to Know two-pager highlighting key points of the ACS
  • ACS blogs:
    Blog on the importance of investing in the ACS (The Leadership Conference and The Census Project)
    Blog on efforts to include LGBTQI+ data collection on the ACS (The Leadership Conference and Whitman-Walker)

     

Introduction to the American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau, 2025): Recording link

Essential Data Powering the Economy – The American Community Survey (The Census Project and National Association for Business Economics, 2025): Recording link

Using Race and Ethnicity Data from the ACS (Coalition on Human Needs, 2025): Recording link

America's Essential Economic and Social Data at Risk (The Leadership Conference and The Census Project, 2024)
Recording link | Slides

Using ACS Data to Uplift Underserved Communities (The Leadership Conference, 2024)
Recording link | Slides

How to Use ACS Poverty, Income, and Health Insurance Data (Coalition on Human Needs, 2024): Recording link

ACS Data, Education, and Outreach (The Leadership Conference, 2023)
Recording Link| Passcode: *a.atNF0| Slides

ACS Operations, Promotion and Community Engagement (The Leadership Conference, 2023)

Recording Link| Passcode: f#b$8vMG | Slides

  • The Census Project Report: America's Essential Economic and Social Data at Risk. See 2025 update and resources here!
  • National Urban League: toolkit on the American Community Survey
  • Coalition on Human Needs: ACS income, hardship and health insurance data tables by state
  • National Congress of American Indians two-pager on What Users of Data for American Indians and Alaska Natives Need to Know

Become an ACS Ambassador

Become an ACS Ambassador and empower your community by sharing the importance of the American Community Survey (ACS). As an ambassador, you'll access a toolkit with up-to-date information and materials to educate others on crucial topics like education, employment, and housing.

What is the ACS? Find out here!

Upcoming ACS Webinars

Using poverty and health insurance facts in hard times (Coalition on Human Needs)

September 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join #ACSAwarenessMonth on Social Media!

The Leadership Conference posts about the American Community Survey to help demystify why the ACS asks certain questions and how ACS data impact our lives. You can view our series of ACS Awareness Month posts below. Feel free to re-post or add your own!

The more you know! The American Community Survey helps us understand what all of our communities need to thrive. Tell your story and help your community by completing the ACS if you receive it! Learn more here: censusroadmap.org/american-commu…

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