The American Community Survey (ACS) helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities. It is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.
Data
2018 Data Release
Learn more about 2018 ACS data releases, including the latest release of new 2018 ACS 1-year estimates.
data.census.gov
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News
STATS FOR STORIES | NOVEMBER 2019
National Family Caregivers Month: November 2019
The 2018 American Community Survey counted 535,622 childcare workers; 748,466 personal care aides; and 81,700 personal care and service workers, all other.
STATS FOR STORIES | NOVEMBER 02, 2019
North Dakota 130th Anniversary (39th state): November 2, 2019
North Dakota joined the Union on November 2, 1889, as the 39th state. Nicknames are Peace Garden State, Flickertail State, Roughrider State and Dakota.
STATS FOR STORIES | NOVEMBER 02, 2019
South Dakota 130th Anniversary (40th state): November 2, 2019
South Dakota joined the Union on November 2, 1889 (same day at North Dakota, the 39th state) as the 40th state. Nickname is The Mount Rushmore State.
Events
EVENT | OCTOBER 23, 2019
Southern Demographic Association (SDA) Annual Meeting
Visit the Census Bureau at SDA's Annual Meeting. Census Bureau staff will deliver a presentation and pre-conference workshop.
EVENT | OCTOBER 21, 2019
NCAI Annual Convention and Marketplace
Visit the Census Bureau at the NCAI Annual Convention and Marketplace. Staff in the exhibit space will demonstrate how to access data for American Indians.
EVENT | OCTOBER 20, 2019
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference
Visit the Census Bureau at ICMA's Annual Conference. Census Bureau staff will deliver a presentation and be on hand in the exhibit space.
Library
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Grandparents Still Work to Support Grandchildren
About 1.3 million grandparents in the labor force are responsible for most of the basic care of coresident grandchildren under age 18.
VIDEO | OCTOBER 18, 2019
DATA GEMS: How to Access Race Data on data.census.gov
VIDEO | OCTOBER 18, 2019
DATA GEMS: How to Access Data about the Hispanic Population on data.census.gov
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