[CTPP News] Fwd: American Community Survey December Events and Updates

One of our friends at the Census Bureau passed this along to us. New 5-year ACS arriving soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* U.S. Census Bureau &lt;census(a)subscriptions.census.gov&gt; *Sent:* Wednesday, December 4, 2024 11:03 AM *To:* Nicholas M Spanos (CENSUS/ACSO FED) &lt;Nicholas.M.Spanos(a)census.gov&gt; *Subject:* American Community Survey December Events and Updates Join us this month to learn more about the American Community Survey. United States Census Bureau <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprograms-surveys%2Facs%2F%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/Bzf3KGBmRqJfmnVXuI0kCwh4cST4OZTfP5Qj_duiT8k=382> American Community Survey <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprograms-surveys%2Facs%2F%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/lrXr5nueBWsMV5jpIEiVaa59Kva28gadr6mM-lC4RGg=382> December Events and Updates Gray Divider Updates The 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data Release The 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) data releases are currently underway. The next data products to be released are the 2019-2023 ACS 5-year estimates, scheduled for release on December 12. The available data products include Data Profiles, Detailed Tables, Comparison Profiles, Subject Tables, Narrative Profiles, and Summary File. Media embargoes will be available 48 hours before the public release. Check out the full 2023 ACS data release schedule <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprograms-surveys%2Facs%2Fnews%2Fdata-releases%2F2023%2Frelease-schedule.html%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/Jva7EsfVroaeqlknX7jhddJR8MYLRo514i2-TdURO4o=382> for more information. The Census Bureau will hold a pre-release webinar <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fdata%2Facademy%2Fwebinars%2F2024%2F2019-2023-acs-5-year-estimates-pre-release.html%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/g5niP5wN7nzMF7PlSHGNftXLwvFhSghT1na3BfmTx10=382> on December 5 and media embargoes will be available 48 hours before the public release. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Puerto Rico Community Survey Overview Flyer Learn the basics about the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS), including topics covered, data products, data collection, and more in the recently published PRCS Overview Flyer <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprograms-surveys%2Facs%2Flibrary%2Fflyers%2Fprcs-overview.html%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/H7ADRB_dxfwpnCGKwd7GeUsZHkqQTZ4l0ylRQxGxvg8=382>. The PRCS is part of the ACS that is customized for Puerto Rico. *PRCS Flyer <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprograms-surveys%2Facs%2Flibrary%2Fflyers%2Fprcs-overview.html%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/7pXb_uDqsU3NiPq_qAUSOE6Dwi4-N27MEqRvEw89siA=382>* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ACS Information Guide Spanish Version Now Available The ACS Information Guide <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprograms-surveys%2Facs%2Fabout%2Finformation-guide.html%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/06_wO1va9fhypdbxst2MsM61xAPpF67xqKJd_FzUISM=382> has been translated, providing a comprehensive guide to the ACS in both English and Spanish. To navigate to the Spanish translation, choose "Español / Spanish" from the Language Selector located at the top of the page, above the page title. Follow these steps to go back to the English version. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A new ACS Share Your Story has been published: * First Five Years Fund Uses ACS Data to Build Support <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprograms-surveys%2Facs%2Fabout%2Facs-data-stories%2Ffirst-five-years-fund.html%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/MW7xeJ8LkReXsl5GZa4fmR4hQBA_J2GKeWsIdhyAfIw=382> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ American Community Survey and Puerto Rico Community Survey The Census Bureau is inviting public feedback through a Federal Register Notice (FRN) requesting authority to conduct the ACS and PRCS for another three years. The FRN does not include any proposed changes to the surveys. The public may _submit comments <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.federalregister.gov%252Fdocuments%252F2024%252F11%252F05%252F2024-25655%252Fagency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for%2523addresses%2F1%2F010001938ebaca17-074f2551-d566-4e27-a097-e5a3a03dd970-000000%2FD9lwqIFl39PMVszKKbdpCAQQuuEJXyBgTcIyD9SHcr0=382/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/V_cVROzs8LqSmMc21n6XiFhSJl7Lm3IKdkshOoCdOmU=382>_ through January 6, 2025. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ACS Methods Panel Tests The Census Bureau is inviting public feedback through a Federal Register Notice (FRN) on ACS Methods Panel tests. From 2025 to 2028, the ACS Methods Panel may test ACS and decennial census methods for reducing survey cost, addressing respondent burden, and improving survey response, data quality, and survey efficiencies for housing units and group quarters. The ACS Methods Panel may also address other emerging needs of the program. The public may submit comments <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.federalregister.gov%2Fdocuments%2F2024%2F10%2F23%2F2024-24529%2Fagency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/Aigxvgbt3aN7MNHB6lCoRndv7el488WYEnYmpXrHO5k=382>through December 23, 2024. Gray Divider Events 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Pre-Release Webinar The U.S. Census Bureau will host a pre-release webinar on December 5 in advance of the latest 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates data release. The webinar will explain how to access ACS data and online resources and provide tips for comparing geographies and statistics over time. *Register here <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fdata%2Facademy%2Fwebinars%2F2024%2F2019-2023-acs-5-year-estimates-pre-release.html%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/Cqh5Z0InCHIqjhRfCYo6oxDLTmcGQ696ZtQdkyYhHfs=382>* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2025 ACS Data Users Conference Save the Date! The 2025 ACS Data Users Conference will be held on May 29th (virtual) and June 3rd (in-person in the Washington, DC area), 2025. Registration will be free for all participants. A call for abstracts will be coming soon! Gray Divider America Counts Enjoy the following America Counts story featuring ACS data: * Share of U.S. Coupled Households With Children Declined in 2023 <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Flibrary%2Fstories%2F2024%2F11%2Fsame-sex-tables-2023.html%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/S35IiM82Hy-58lsDuSV3P0EXoB66FOF0-fInOSI9WIw=382> Gray Divider Data Visualization Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility & Access SNAP infographic <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Flibrary%2Fvisualizations%2Finteractive%2Fsnap-eligibility-access.html%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/ZuMLjENbaC1oypO5drrqbX653Aa9oX9FgHXcdgcHMy4=382> Explore a demographic portrait of SNAP benefits in select states in this new interactive infographic. Users can customize the infographic by age, health insurance, Internet access, and other characteristics. *See Infographic <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Flibrary%2Fvisualizations%2Finteractive%2Fsnap-eligibility-access.html%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/u_moHt4CgueEKv4AjwMdKX7LhCiV5lRSOyHTIDIvfDQ=382>* Gray DividerAmerican Community Survey Data Users Group <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Facsdatacommunity.prb.org%2F%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/MtG-5Q10B5234sSDC-Rd0pMjDILKEoL0wBuGgzJJWPU=382> Did you know that the ACS has an online Data Users Group with over 6,000 members? The purpose of the ACS Data Users Group is to improve understanding of the value and utility of ACS data, as well as promote information sharing among data users about key ACS data issues and applications. The website contains information, such as previous conference presentations and archived webinars and the discussion forum allows members to share messages, materials, and announcements related to the ACS. Census Bureau staff are also members and share program updates here. Membership is free and open to all interested ACS data users. *Visit the DUG Community <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Facsdatacommunity.prb.org%2F%3Futm_campaign=20240712acs%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/0100019392695ceb-8c5d2c22-196b-4f89-a2fa-f12c516116e7-000000/ykvOV2-GQ9Ui0lhvtzq3Bjn0y98UoHS-RiB-NVIToDM=382>* Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data! 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