American Community Survey (ACS) Current 5-year Estimates

This group contains layers with the most current release of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. The layers are updated annually to reflect the most current data values and geographical boundaries. 

The layers contain data for state, county, and census tract geographies. They contain single or multiple ACS tables, grouped by topic. Each topic is hosted as both boundaries and centroids. Layers can be accessed and used within your GIS workflows, for example, make a map about your community. See the FAQs for more information, or view a recording of our webinar.  

"The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides vital information on a yearly basis about our nation and its people. Information from the survey generates data that help determine how more than $675 billion in federal and state funds are distributed each year.

Through the ACS, we know more about jobs and occupations, educational attainment, veterans, whether people own or rent their homes, and other topics. Public officials, planners, and entrepreneurs use this information to assess the past and plan the future." (US Census Bureau)

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