The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities a fresh look at how they are changing. It is a critical element in the Census Bureau's reengineered decennial census program. The ACS collects and produces population and housing information every year instead of every ten years.

A sample of households received a "long form", which containes additional questions and provided information on what a community looks like.  The ACS replaces the long form and samples ~2.5% of the community on a yearly basis.

For more information on the ACS, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey website.