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The American Community Survey And The 2010 Census, Robert Lycan, Charles Rynerson
The American Community Survey And The 2010 Census, Robert Lycan, Charles Rynerson
Publications, Reports and Presentations
A presentation focusing on the 2010 Census redistricting data, the American Community Survey (ACS), analysis and use of census data. Describes the differences between the ACS and the census, and explains where and how this information may be accessed. The presentation also discusses imputation errors present in the census.
Periodic Atlas Of The Metroscape: Deciphering Who We Are - Trials And Tribulations Of The American Community Survey, Meg Merrick
Periodic Atlas Of The Metroscape: Deciphering Who We Are - Trials And Tribulations Of The American Community Survey, Meg Merrick
Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Publications
This edition of the periodic atlas uses recent American Community Survey (ACS) data to examine the percent of persons living in poverty in the metroscape. This variable, along with the percent foreign born, those with a bachelor's degree or higher, and average commuting time are available for viewing in Google Earth at our website. Perhaps more important than the snapshot we can attempt to capture of poverty in our community, is the caution we can offer to policymakers who may depend on ACS data to address perceived problems. This atlas therefore serves twin purposes: giving our readers the best analysis …