Bloomsbury Home
The Who, What, and Where of America
Understanding the American Community Survey
The Who, What, and Where of America
Understanding the American Community Survey
For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy
Description
The Who, What, and Where of America is designed to provide a sampling of key demographic information. It covers the United States, every state, each metropolitan statistical area, and all the counties and cities with a population of 20,000 or more.
Who: Age, Race and Ethnicity, and Household Structure
What: Education, Employment, and Income
Where: Migration, Housing, and Transportation
Each part is preceded by highlights and ranking tables that show how areas diverge from the national norm. These research aids are invaluable for understanding data from the ACS and for highlighting what it tells us about who we are, what we do, and where we live.
Each topic is divided into four tables revealing the results of the data collected from different types of geographic areas in the United States, generally with populations greater than 20,000.
Table A. StatesTable B. CountiesTable C. Metropolitan AreasTable D. Cities
In this edition, you will find social and economic estimates on the ways American communities are changing with regard to the following:
Age and raceHealth care coverageMarital historyEducation attainmentIncome and occupationCommute time to workEmployment statusHome values and monthly costsVeteran statusSize of home or rental unit
This title is the latest in the County and City Extra Series of publications from Bernan Press. Other titles include County and City Extra, County and City Extra: Special Decennial Census Edition, and Places, Towns, and Townships.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Volume Organization
Understanding the American Community Survey
Some Key Facts About the ACS
New Opportunities
New Challenges
Data Collection versus Data Reporting
The ACS Sample
Geography
Data Comparability
Subjects Covered
Availability of ACS Estimates
Using the ACS
Differences between the ACS and the Decennial Census
Residence Rules
Reference Periods
Period Estimates
Deciding Which ACS Estimate to Use
Margin of Error
Accessing ACS Data Online
More ACS Resources
Background and Overview Information
Accuracy of the Data
ACS Sample Size
ACS Quality Measures
Guidance on Data Products and Using the DataHow to Use the DataComparing ACS Data to Other SourcesWhen to Use 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year EstimatesInformation on Using Different Sources of Data for Income and PovertyPublic Use Microdata Sample (PUMS)Other Data ResourcesPart A — Who: Age, Race Ethnicity, and HouseholdsHighlights
Rankings
Column Headings
Table A-1. States
Table A-2. Counties with Populations of 20,000 or More
Table A-3. Metropolitan Areas
Table A-4. Cities with Populations of 20,000 or MorePart B — What: Education, Employment, and IncomeHighlights
Rankings
Column Headings
Table B-1. States
Table B-2. Counties with Populations of 20,000 or More
Table B-3. Metropolitan Areas
Table B-4. Cities with Populations of 20,000 or MorePart C — Where: Migration, Housing, and TransportationHighlights
Rankings
Column Headings
Table C-1. States
Table C-2. Counties with Populations of 20,000 or More
Table C-3. Metropolitan Areas
Table C-4. Cities with Populations of 20,000 or More
Appendixes
A. Glossary
B. Source Notes and Explanations
Product details
| Published | 28 Sep 2018 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 6th |
| Extent | 486 |
| ISBN | 9781641432870 |
| Imprint | Bernan Press |
| Illustrations | 12 tables |
| Series | County and City Extra Series |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Reviews
Related Titles
