Discontinuation of the ACS Summary File Retrieval Tool

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Discontinuation of the ACS Summary File Retrieval Tool

The American Community Survey (ACS) Summary File Retrieval Tool will be discontinued starting with the 2014 ACS Data Releases in fall 2015. Due to the addition of block groups in American FactFinder (AFF) starting with the 2009-2013 ACS 5-year data release and similar functionality of the AFF Download Center, the Census Bureau no longer believes that it is necessary to maintain the retrieval tool. In addition, the 2013 ACS 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year estimates will be removed from the ACS Summary File Retrieval Tool due to technical and software compatibility issues.

 

You can still access older years of data using the ACS Summary File Retrieval Tool and view detailed instructions on using the AFF Download Center by visiting the ACS Summary File page.

 

The ACS provides reliable statistics that are used to make informed decisions about the future. These statistics are required by all levels of government to manage or evaluate a wide range of programs, but are also useful for research, business, education, journalism, and advocacy. If you have questions about this survey, please call our Customer Services Center on 1 (800) 923-8282.  

 

Thank you,

American Community Survey Office

U.S. Census Bureau