The Who, what, and where of America: understanding the American Community Survey

The Who, What, and Where of America CONTENTS Preface Introduction Volume Organization Understanding the American Community Survey Some Key Facts About the ACS New Opportunities New Challenges The ACS Sample Geography Data Comparability Subjects Covered Availability of ACS Estimates Using the ACS Differences between the ACS and the Decennial Census Residence Rules Reference Periods Period Estimates Deciding Which ACS Estimate to Use Margin of Error Accessing ACS Data Online More ACS Resources Background and Overview Information Guidance on Data Products and Using the Data Part A - Who: Age, Race Ethnicity, and Households Highlights Rankings Column Headings Table A-1. States Table A-2. Counties with Populations of 20,000 or More Table A-3. Metropolitan Areas Table A-4. Cities with Populations of 20,000 or More Part B - What: Education, Employment, and Income Highlights Rankings Column Headings Table B-1. States Table B-2. Counties with Populations of 20,000 or More Table B-3. Metropolitan Areas Table B-4. Cities with Populations of 20,000 or More Part C - Where: Migration, Housing, and Transportation Highlights Rankings Column Headings Table C-1. States Table C-2. Counties with Populations of 20,000 or More Table C-3. Metropolitan Areas Table C-4. Cities with Populations of 20,000 or More Appendixes A. Glossary B. Source Notes and Explanations C. Geographic Concepts and Codes