Census - American Community Survey - DPO3 Selected Economic Characteristics

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

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Methodology

Link To Data Source

https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=DP03%3A%20SELECTED%20ECONOMIC%20CHARACTERISTICS&g=0100000US&tid=ACSDP1Y2021.DP03

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

Analysis

Source Categories

Categories

Analysis

What Age Categories Are Are Represented In The Data?
  • Under 18
  • 18 to 64
  • 65 and older
What Income Level Categories Are Represented In The Data?
  • Less than $10,000
  • $10,000 to $14,999
  • $15,000 to $24,999
  • $25,000 to $34,999
  • $35,000 to $49,999
  • $50,000 to $74,999
  • $75,000 to $99,999
  • $100,000 to $149,999
  • $150,000 to $199,999
  • $200,000 or more
What Other Data Could Be Used As A Comparison Point?

IRS

Why Were These Categories Used?

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/methodology/content-test.html

Who Selected The Categories?

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/methodology/content-test.html

Who Is Defining The Categories?

US Census

Who Is Defining The Categories?

US Census

Interpretation

Associated Topics Covered
Employment Status
Commuting to Work
Occupation
Industry
Class of Worker
Income and Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage
Percentage of Families and People Whose in the past 12 months is below the poverty level