The Value of the American Community Survey: Smart Government, Competitive Businesses, and Informed Citizens
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Description
Provides an overview of the American Community Survey (ACS) and how data from the ACS is used to inform decision-making. Discusses the importance of the ACS as a unique source of data on the demographic and economic characteristics of rural areas. Includes examples of how rural data from the ACS is used by federal agencies, academic researchers, state government, and rural communities.
Author(s)
Regina Powers, David Beede, Rudy Telles, Jr.
Date
04/2015
Type
Document
Organization
U.S. Department of Commerce
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Policy ยท Statistics and data