Census Resources

General Resources

About the American Community Survey - Find information on the American Community Census, access census data, find common questions and more.

Sample ACS Forms - Browse sample American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) forms (or questionnaires) in English and Spanish with instruction guides from 1996 through present.

ACS Data Stories - Read or share stories showcasing how the ACS supports you and your communities.

Introduction to the ACS (video) - Discover the detailed social, economic, housing, and demographic statistics that the American Community Survey Office (ACS) provides for every community every year.

Five Reasons the American Community Survey is Essential for Cities - Article from the National League of Cities.

Resources for Data Users

Discovering the American Community Survey Course - A comprehensive course to survey information, data access, analysis, and statistics for America's largest survey.

Census Legacies – American Community Survey Educational Workshop - an hour-long online video detailing how to easily access Census, ACS, and other data tools that can help guide and elevate your work. The data explored will help you and your staff better understand where to start looking for data to strengthen your grant writing, advocacy, and connection to other community stakeholders.

Handbooks for Data Users - Downloadable PDF handbooks to help a particular groups with specific how-to instructions and/or case studies.