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American Community Survey (ACS)
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau to provide communities with demographic, social, economic, and housing data every year. The California State Data Center generates reports and tabulations from data files released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
On this Page:
- 2007-2011 American Community Survey (5-year estimates)— for California and all counties, incorporated cities, Census Designated Places, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTA)
- 2009-2011 American Community Survey (3-year estimates)—data for California and counties/places with 20,000+ population
- 2011 American Community Survey (1-year estimates)—data for California and counties/places with 65,000+ population
- 2006-2010 ACS County Commute Flows by County NEW!!!
- 2006-2010 ACS - Selected Population Tables (5-year estimates) by Race/Ethnicity—data by major race group (not Hispanic) and Hispanics
- 2006-2010 American Community Survey (5-year estimates)—data for California, counties, incorporated cities, Census Designated Places, and school districts
- 2008-2010 American Community Survey (3-year estimates)—data for California and counties/places with 20,000+ population
- 2010 American Community Survey (1-year estimates)—data for California and counties/places with 65,000+ populuation
- 2005-2009 American Community Survey (5-year estimates)—data for 2000 census geographic levels
- About the ACS—general information, geography, subject definitions, and user guides
2007-2011 American Community Survey (5-year estimates)
Social and economic characteristics data, such as, income, poverty, education, marital status, health insurance coverage, disability and much more.
American FactFinder (factfinder2.census.gov)—All data for geographies census tract or larger from the 2007-2011 ACS.
Selected Data for California, Counties, Incorporated Cities and Census Designated Places
- Total Population (.xls, <1 MB)
- Income, Poverty, and Employment Status (.xls, <1 MB)
- Educational Attainment (.xls, <1 MB)
- Social Characteristics - Household type, Grandparents, Veterans, Nativity and Language (.xls, 1 MB)
- Housing Characteristics - Occupancy, Costs, Tenure, Units by Type (.xls, <3 MB)
Selected Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs)
- Total Population (.xls, <1 MB)
- Income, Poverty, and Employment Status (.xls, <1 MB)
- Educational Attainment (.xls, <1 MB)
- Social Characteristics - Household type, Grandparents, Veterans, Nativity and Language (.xls, <1 MB)
- Housing Characteristics - Occupancy, Costs, Tenure, Units by Type (.xls, <3 MB)
2009-2011 American Community Survey (3-year estimates)
Social and economic characteristics data, such as, income, poverty, education, marital status, health insurance coverage, disability and much more.
American FactFinder (factfinder2.census.gov)—All data and all geographies from the 2009-2011 ACS.
Selected Data for California, Counties, and Places of 20,000+ population
- Income, Poverty, and Employment Status (.xls, <1 MB)
- Health Insurance Coverage (.xls, <1 MB)
- Educational Attainment (.xls, <1 MB)
- Social Characteristics - Household type, Grandparents, Veterans, Disability, Nativity and Language (.xls, <1 MB)
- Housing Characteristics - Occupancy, Costs, Tenure, Units by Type (.xls, <1 MB)
2011 American Community Survey (1-year estimates)
Social and economic characteristics data, such as, income, poverty, education, marital status, health insurance coverage, disability and much more. .
American FactFinder (factfinder2.census.gov)—All data and all geographies from the 2011 ACS.
Selected Data for California, Counties, and Places of 65,000+ population
- Income, Poverty, and Employment Status (.xls, <1 MB)
(Historical Comparison for California and Counties 2011 to 2007) (factfinder2.census.gov)- Health Insurance Coverage (.xls, <1 MB)
(Historical Comparison for California and Counties 2011 to 2007) (factfinder2.census.gov)- Educational Attainment (.xls, <1 MB)
(Historical Comparison for California and Counties 2011 to 2007) (factfinder2.census.gov)- Social Characteristics (.xls, <1 MB) - Household type, Grandparents, Veterans, Disability, Nativity and Language
(Historical Comparison for California and Counties 2011 to 2007) (factfinder2.census.gov)- Housing Characteristics - Occupancy, Costs, Tenure, Units by Type (.xls, <1 MB)
(Historical Comparison for California and Counties 2011 to 2007) (factfinder2.census.gov)
Commute Flows by County (2006-2010 American Community Survey) NEW!!!
- About the County-to-County Commute Flows (.pdf, <1 MB)
- County-to-County Commute Flows by County of Residence (.xls, <5 MB)
- County-to-County Commute Flows by County of Workplace (.xls, <1 MB)
- Workers in Workplace Geography (Places in California) (.xls, <1 MB)
2006-2010 American Community Survey - Selected Population Tables (5-year estimates) by RACE/Ethnicity
- This data file provides detailed social and economic data by race/ethnicity and ancestry group. This file was released to provide data similar to the 2000 Census Summary File 4. Data in this file are available down to the census tract level on American FactFinder
- Population Groups available in this file. A population group will only be available in a geographic area that contains at least 50 unweighted sample persons from that particular population group. Therefore, a race group may not be available for all geographic areas.
- Data Profiles for California by total population, major race group (not Hispanic), and Hispanics
(with comparison to the 2000 Census, Summary File 4)
- DP 2 - Social Characteristics (.xls, <1 MB)
Data for educational attainment, language spoken at home, veterans, and nativity.
- DP 3 - Economic Characteristics (.xls, <1 MB)
Data for income, poverty, employment status, industry, and commuting.
- DP 4 - Housing Characteristics (.xls, <1 MB)
Data for tenure (owner / renter), vehicles available, occupancy, value / rent, and mortgage status.
- DP 2 - Social Characteristics (.xls, <1 MB)
- Quick links to similar data on American FactFinder for California Counties by total population, major race group (not Hispanic), and Hispanics (NOTE: Review the files above for cautions when comparing data from the 2000 census to the ACS.)
- 2010-2006 American Community Survey:
- DP 2 - Social Characteristics
Total Population | Hispanics | Not Hispanic: White | Black | American Indian | Asian | Native Hawaiian | Other Races | 2+ Races
All Races (requires Excel 7.0 or newer to download) - DP 3 - Economic Characteristics
Total Population | Hispanics | Not Hispanic: White | Black | American Indian | Asian | Native Hawaiian | Other Races | 2+ Races
All Races (requires Excel 7.0 or newer to download) - DP 4 - Housing Characteristics
Total Population | Hispanics | Not Hispanic: White | Black | American Indian | Asian | Native Hawaiian | Other Races | 2+ Races
All Races (requires Excel 7.0 or newer to download)
- DP 2 - Social Characteristics
- 2000 Summary File 4 (Use the drop-down box above the table to change race groups):
- 2010-2006 American Community Survey:
2006-2010 American Community Survey (5-year estimates)
- Data for California, Counties, Incorporated Cities, and Census Designated Places
- Total Population (.xls, <1 MB)
- Income, Poverty, and Employment Status (.xls, <1 MB)
- Educational Attainment (.xls, <1 MB)
- Housing Characteristics - Occupancy, Costs, Tenure, Units by Type (.xls, <3 MB)
- The ACS began collecting Health Insurance data in 2008. Therefore, they are not available in this 5-year file.
- Data for School Districts in California
- Income, Poverty, and Employment Status (.xls, <1 MB)
- Educational Attainment (.xls, <1 MB)
- Housing Characteristics - Occupancy, Costs, Tenure, Units by Type (.xls, <2 MB)
- Additional data elements and geographic areas (such as census tracts) are available online at American FactFinder (factfinder2.census.gov)
- Guidance on comparing 2006-2010 ACS with 2000 Census data (www.census.gov)
- Similar data from the 2000 Census Summary File 3
- ACS RESEARCH NOTE:
Change in Population Controls (www.census.gov)
The 2006-2010 ACS incorporates controls based on the 2010 Census. Caution should be used in comparing 2010 census-based ACS data with prior ACS data.
2008-2010 American Community Survey (3-year estimates)
Data for California, Counties, and Places of 20,000+ population
- Income, Poverty, and Employment Status (.xls, <1 MB)
- Health Insurance Coverage (.xls, <1 MB)
- Educational Attainment (.xls, <1 MB)
- Housing Characteristics - Occupancy, Costs, Tenure, Units by Type (.xls, <1 MB)
- ACS RESEARCH NOTE: Change in Population Controls (www.census.gov)
The 2010-2008 ACS incorporates controls based on the 2010 Census. Caution should be used in comparing 2010 census-based ACS data with prior ACS data.
2010 American Community Survey (1-year estimates)
These are the first ACS estimates of social and economic data with geography and population controls consistent with the 2010 Census.
Data for California, Counties, and Places of 65,000+ population
- Income, Poverty, and Employment Status (.xls, <1 MB)
(Historical Comparison 2010 to 2006) (.xls, <1 MB)- Health Insurance Coverage (.xls, <1 MB)
(Historical Comparison 2010 to 2008) (.xls, <1 MB)- Educational Attainment (.xls, <1 MB)
(Historical Comparison 2010 to 2006) (.xls, <1 MB)- Housing Characteristics - Occupancy, Costs, Tenure, Units by Type (.xls, <1 MB)
(Historical Comparison 2010 to 2006) (.xls, <1 MB)- ACS RESEARCH NOTE: Change in Population Controls (www.census.gov)
The 2010 ACS incorporates controls based on the 2010 Census. Caution should be used in comparing 2010 census-based ACS data with prior ACS data.
2005-2009 American Community Survey (5-year estimates)
Important Note: The geographic areas in this file are based on the 2000 Census places. Newer areas are not included. Also these data do not reflect the results of the 2010 Census.
- 2005–2009 American Community Survey for California, all counties, and all places — Selected Data (.xls, <5 MB)
- Find data on American FactFinder (factfinder2.census.gov) provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
About the ACS
The U.S. Census Bureau releases three ACS tabulations each year:
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- For each survey product, 1-, 3-, and 5-year estimates, the Census Bureau produces two data files — the Summary File and the Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS).
- Summary Files are a set of basic and detailed tables of predetermined cross-tabulations. The easiest way to view these tables is through the new American FactFinder (factfinder2.census.gov). From American FactFinder, you can view detailed tables, comparisons, profiles for specific geography, and more.
- Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) is for advanced data user who need to create tabulations not available in the Summary File. The PUMS contains a sample of survey returns with all personal identification removed. PUMS tabulations are only possible for the predefined geography of Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA) which have at least 100,000 population. See the ACS PUMS website (www.census.gov) for more information.
The California State Data Center staff can generate special tabulations from the ACS PUMS upon request. A fee may be charged to cover costs.
- ACS Subject Definitions (www.census.gov): Definitions of terms and variables in the 2010 American Community Survey including comparability with the 2000 Census and question history within the ACS. (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Handbooks for Data Users (www.census.gov): A series of handbooks for different audiences including the media, state and local government officials, and researchers. (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Survey Design and Methodology (www.census.gov): Detailed report on the survey design and methodology used to conduct the ACS. (U.S. Census Bureau)
- The American Community Survey website (www.census.gov)
Comments and suggestions? Please e-mail ficalpop@dof.ca.gov.