Census - American Community Survey - DP02 Selected Social Characteristics in the United States

Nov. 4, 2022, 7:38 p.m.

Selected Social Characteristics in the United States for the United States tracked by the American Community Survey (ACS).

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Link To Data Source

https://data.census.gov/cedsci/all?q=dp02

Why Was The Data Collected?

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.

How Was The Data Collected?

Surveys responded to online, mail, phone or in-person interview

Who Collected The Data?

The American Community Survey (ACS)

Who Owns The Data?

US Census Bureau

Who Was Included Or Excluded From The Sample?

Excluded: US territories; those who did not respond; those who were not contacted

Notes On Data Quality

Data are based on a sample and are subject to sampling variability. The degree of uncertainty for an estimate arising from sampling variability is represented through the use of a margin of error. The value shown here is the 90 percent margin of error. The margin of error can be interpreted roughly as providing a 90 percent probability that the interval defined by the estimate minus the margin of error and the estimate plus the margin of error (the lower and upper confidence bounds) contains the true value. In addition to sampling variability, the ACS estimates are subject to nonsampling error (for a discussion of nonsampling variability, see ACS Technical Documentation). The effect of nonsampling error is not represented in these tables.

Notes On Data Usage Conditions

U.S. Census Bureau (year data was published). Name of data or report. Retrieved from [URL], https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/comparing-acs-data.html

How Often Is The Data Refreshed?

Once a year

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