I’m using ACS data for the first time and working with the 2021 1-year estimates. The data I need mostly comes from detailed tables and in some cases I’m not sure how to find the right table.
For example: I’m looking for “Age Distribution” data for “White alone.” S0101 is divided by sex and cannot be filtered by race or ethnicity. I have tried a few searches and have not yet found a detailed table that is specific to race. (For other data like Income, I have successfully found tables like B19013A that are specific.)
Another example: I’m looking for “Poverty Rate” data for “American Indian or Alaska Native alone.” I’m having the same problem as above.
I may just not know the right keywords to search - or I might be using ACS incorrectly in a more fundamental way. Would appreciate any advice!
Hi Anna -
I find the best way is to search through the Excel documentation. Usually the Table Shells or Table Lists will get you what you need - that and "Ctrl-F" to search through the Excel files. see here: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/technical-documentation/table-shells.html
Thank you JamiRae! This is so helpful