American Community Survey
Alternate Titles(s): ACS
- Description
The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing annual survey that publishes and collects data on the population of the United States. The survey is issued to approximately 3.5 million households per year. The ACS contains detailed questions assessing social, economic, demographic, and housing characteristics, including age, sex, race, family and relationships, income and benefits, health insurance, education, veteran status, disabilities, employment, commuting, and residency.
Researchers at NYU Langone Health can find guidance for the use and analysis of Census Bureau data on the Population Health Data Hub (listed under "Other Resources"), which is accessible only through the intranet portal with a valid Kerberos ID (KID).
- Publisher
- Timeframe
- 2005 - Present
- Geographic Coverage
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United States
- Local Expert
Access
- Restrictions
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Free to All
- Instructions
All listed data products may be accessed at no cost. Summary files and public use microdata samples (PUMS) in CSV and SAS formats may be accessed through the Census Bureau. The ICPSR data repository hosts ACS data tables as well as restricted microdata files through the ResearchDataGov portal.
To apply for access to restricted microdata files, the following information is required: investigator CV or resume, names and contact information for all members of the research team, and a 1-3 page description of research goals, including any other data needed to complete the research.
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- Other Resources
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Guide for NYULH researchers
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