American Community Survey

Published By: U.S. Census Bureau

This data source provides information about the ongoing survey that collects and produces detailed information on social, economic, and housing characteristics of the U.S. population. The survey covers a wide range of topics such as education, employment, income, housing, and more.

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This dataset is part of the Community Indicator Library, a project that originated with IP3 ASSESS, the Institute for People, Place, and Possibility's web-based data solution designed and built for changemakers using data to advance equitable well-being in communities around the Nation. Learn how to access data for your community with IP3 ASSESS.

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Poverty - Below 300% FPL

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Computer and Internet Access

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Labor Force Participation

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Multigenerational Households

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Children Living in Poverty

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Population Age 85+

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Preschool Enrollment

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Renter-occupied Housing

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Median Household Income

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Population Age 0-4

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Hispanic and Latinx Population

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Multi-family Housing

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Isolated Seniors

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Population with any Disability

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Poverty - Below 100% FPL

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Veterans

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Medical Professionals

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Overcrowded Households

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Poverty - Below 185% FPL

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Population Age 65+

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Owner-occupied Housing

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High Housing Costs

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Population Under 18

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Population Age 65-74

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American Indian and Alaskan Native Population

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Speaks a Language Other Than English at Home

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Public Assistance

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Youth Not In School, Not Working

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Multi-Racial Population

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Population Age 75-84

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Poverty - Below 200% FPL

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Children in Single-parent Households

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Active Commuting

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Limited English Proficiency

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Population Change

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Asian Population

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Independent Living Difficulty

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Cognitive Difficulty

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SNAP Benefits

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population

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Population Age 75+

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Published on 01/10/2024