American Community Survey (ACS)

Housing Administrative Record Simulation

Learn more about how the Census Bureau tested using administrative records to simulate housing estimates in the American Community Survey.

2017 ACS Mail Design Test

Learn more about potential changes to ACS mail materials and their impact on response rates and costs.

Analysis of Complaints Received

Learn more about the types of complaints expressed by respondents regarding the American Community Survey (ACS).

Investigation into the Use of Alternate Records Sources for Institutional Group Quarters

Learn more about sources of administrative data that could potentially supplement survey data for people living in correctional institutions and nursing homes.

Use of Administrative Records to Replace or Enhance the Mortgage/Home Equity Loan Amount & Payment Questions on the American Community Survey

Learn more about the potential for using administrative records to capture mortgage data on the ACS.

2017 Pressure Seal Mailing Materials Test

Learn more about the impact of replacing some letters and postcards in the ACS mail materials with pressure seal mailers.