I always read that the ACS5 is more comprehensive and accurate. However, how can you even assume that percent working from home, income, and some other key measures are more accurate in ACS5? The world has changed a lot over the last 5 years, using all years I would think would NOT be a better representation that ACS1. Yes, the ACS1 has less geography (especially in county where I look the most).
I also think that the economy and many other features of our world are going to be much more variable and have much bigger swings within a 5 years span. And don't forget it takes a year for the numbers to come out. So I think using many measures from the ACS5 will be fairly worthless (compared to the ACS1), especially from large areas that have data in the ACS1.
Any thoughts, or comments?
Tom
Because they're not comparable. The 1-year survey uses a different sample than the 5-year. I suggest you review the Bureau's page, Period Estimates in the American Community Survey, before you …
If you're working with any geography other than state, puma, or congressional districts, you really have no choice but to use the 5 year data.