American Community Survey (ACS)
American Community Survey (ACS)
Overview
The American Community Survey (ACS) The ACS provides a broad demographic and socioeconomic portrait of the U.S. population, including age, race/ethnicity, education, and housing data. Ideal for understanding community-level contexts affecting older adults.
Data Limitations
The ACS is a sample survey, which means that the estimates are subject to sampling error. Additionally, the ACS relies on self-reported data, which can introduce bias if respondents do not accurately report their information. The survey also has limitations in terms of coverage, as it may not fully represent certain populations, such as those living in group quarters or those who are homeless.
Citations
U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2022 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Public Use Microdata Samples [CSV]. Retrieved from https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/data/pums/
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Indicators using this Data Source (20)
Source Variables using this Data Source (544)
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