Technical Paper

The American Community Survey

The American Community Survey (ACS) is the replacement for sample data from the decennial census. This white paper explains the difference between Census 2000 and the ACS and the methodology used by Esri to simplify the ACS data and enhance its usability.

Supporting Files

The American Community Survey - PDF - 248 kb

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