The U.S. Census Bureau provides quality data about the nation’s people and economy. Local communities depend on this information to decide where schools, highways, hospitals and other important services are needed. The data helps determine how to distribute more than $675 billion of federal spending each year.
American Community Survey
The American Community Survey is an ongoing survey that provides information on a yearly basis. It asks more in-depth questions and provides data and insight about jobs and occupations, educational attainment, veteran status, whether people own or rent their homes and other topics.
ACS Data Profiles
ACS Data Profiles have the most frequently requested social, economic, housing, and demographic data. Each of these four subject areas is a separate data profile. The data profiles summarize the data for a single geographic area, both numbers and percent, to cover the most basic data on all topics.
Decennial Census
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of every person living in the United States. It asks a short set of questions and provides an official count of the population, which determines congressional representation. It also provides critical data that lawmakers and many others use to provide daily services, products and support for communities.