📰 Updates You May Have Missed: ACS Edition 📊

📰 Updates You May Have Missed 📊

The Census Bureau released new statistics from the 2016–2020 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Following pandemic-related data collection disruptions, the Census Bureau revised its methodology to reduce nonresponse bias in data collected in 2020. After evaluating the effectiveness of this methodology, the Census Bureau determined the standard, full suite of 2016–2020 ACS 5-year data are fit for public release, government and business uses. These statistics boost the understanding of the social and economic characteristics of the U.S. population.

ACS Blog: Our Commitment to Quality

Data collection operations for the American Community Survey were significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. We delayed this release to refine our methodology and ensure it performed appropriately at various levels of geography.

Data Viz: What Can You Learn About Counties From the American Community Survey?

Data Visualization: What Can You Learn About Counties from the American Community Survey?

The American Community Survey helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities. Use this data visualization to explore popular topics from the 2016-2020 ACS 5-year estimates.

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Follow Census Bureau Director Robert L. Santos on Twitter

Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is now on Twitter! Get to know him by following his official account.

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Now Accepting Applications: Emerging Technology Fellowship

🔒 Interested in privacy-enhancing technologies? The xD team at the Census Bureau is hiring for the next cohort of Emerging Technology Fellows. Applications are due by Monday, March 21.

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Featured Events and Observances

The Census Bureau held a pre-release webinar to give the media and data users an overview of 1950 Census records set to be released from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) on April 1.

The webinar highlighted statistics from the 1950 Census, provided historical context to how the 1950 Census was conducted, and provided information from the NARA on how to access these records when they become available to the public and what resources are available now.

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💻 More Webinars and Virtual Events:

March 30: Comparing the American Community Survey and Current Population Survey
March 24: The Psychology of Mapping Census Bureau Data
March 22: Your Community by the Numbers: Race and Ethnicity
March 22: Demonstration Data: Demographic and Housing Characteristics File

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