Some ACS terms and concepts can be confusing, especially for people who are new to the survey. “Tenure,” “own children,” “families,” “households,” and “ZCTAs,” are a few of the terms that often raise questions among data users.
Are there certain ACS subjects, tables, or terms that you or your colleagues have found confusing? Please post your replies here. PRB and the Census Bureau plan to use this information to create a brief guide to help users better understand the ACS.