The American Community Survey (ACS) releases new data every year through a variety of data tables that you can access with different data tools. Learn more about the different types of tables and profiles powered by ACS data. We also have information about other special datasets, such as the ACS Experimental Data, ACS Summary File, and ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) files.
Get Started Accessing ACS Data
Check out data.census.gov, the Census Bureau’s main data dissemination tool. Here, you can access tables and maps with ACS data. You can also view data.census.gov Resources for step-by-step guidance, video tutorials, FAQs, and more.
View Popular ACS Tables
Data Profiles contain the most popular social, economic, housing, and demographic data for a single geographic area. The Data Profiles summarize the data, providing both estimates and percentages, to cover the most basic data on all ACS topics. Click on a link below to view these profiles on data.census.gov. From there, you can select Customize Table to select your geography and product (or data set) of interest.
- Selected Social Characteristics: Disability Status, Educational Attainment, Language Spoken at Home, Veteran Status, and more
- Selected Economic Characteristics: Commuting (Journey to Work), Health Insurance Coverage, Income and Earnings, Poverty Status, and more
- Selected Housing Characteristics: Computer and Internet Use, House Heating Fuel, Owner/Renter (Tenure), Vehicles Available, and more
- Demographic and Housing Estimates: Age and Sex, Group Quarters Population, Hispanic or Latino Origin, Race, and more
Discover Popular ACS Data Resources
Access some of the most commonly used resources to view and understand ACS data. You can also view the full list from the left navigation.
- American Community Survey Data Tables: Learn more about American Community Survey data tables, including a description of each product, geographic areas covered, & tools containing these products.
- American Community Survey Data Tools: Learn more about American Community Survey data tools, along with the product type, year(s) & data set(s) available, and geographies included.
- American Community Survey Data via API: Learn how to use American Community Survey data with the Census Data Application Programming Interface (API), which provides streamlined access to Census data.
