We are pleased to announce the release of new American Community Survey (ACS) estimates for detailed race, Hispanic Origin, ancestry, and tribal population groups. These statistics, available from the 2011-2015 ACS 5-year Selected Population Tables and 2011-2015 ACS 5-year American Indian and Alaska Native Tables, provide the greatest level of statistical information for detailed population groups.
The ACS is the most relied-on source for up-to-date social, economic, demographic, and housing characteristics every year. Estimates from today's release provide these characteristics for detailed population groups using lower minimum population requirements compared to the standard ACS 1-year release. Highlights include:
Today's release is the first update to the data since the previous tables based on the 2006-2010 American Community Survey.
Visit the Census Bureau's American FactFinder and search for a detailed population group to start exploring these estimates.
For more information, visit the Race/Ethnicity and American Indian & Alaska Native Documentation page. Documentation has been posted to browse the available tables, population groups, geographies, comparison guidance, and accuracy of the data.
The ACS provides reliable statistics that are used to make informed decisions about the future. These statistics are required by all levels of government to manage or evaluate a wide range of programs, but are also useful for research, business, education, journalism, and advocacy. If you have questions about this survey, please call our Customer Services Center on 1 (800) 923-8282.
Thank you,
American Community Survey Office
U.S. Census Bureau