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Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director, U.S. Census Bureau
The American Community Survey (ACS) is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation and the only source of local estimates for most of the 40-plus topics it covers. Adding a question or making a change to the ACS involves extensive testing, review and evaluation over a 5-year period.
Over 25 federal agencies participate in this process, which is designed to help ensure that any proposed changes are necessary and will produce quality, useful information for the nation.
An important step in the process is providing an opportunity for the public to provide feedback. On behalf of the Census Bureau and the entire federal statistical system that relies on ACS data, we’d like to thank you for your interest in the ACS program and sharing your feedback on the most recent proposed changes.
The current ACS content revision cycle focuses on changes to several existing topics: disability, household roster, educational attainment, health insurance coverage and labor force questions. We’re also proposing adding three new questions on solar panels, electric vehicles and sewage disposal. These changes would begin in 2025.
Today, I’d like to update you on the next steps of the revision process, particularly as they relate to the disability content. I know many stakeholders and members of the public care deeply about this topic. Continue reading...
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