The who, what, and where of America : understanding the American Community Survey

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The who, what, and where of America : understanding the American Community Survey

edited by Deirdre A. Gaquin, Mary Meghan Ryan

(County and city extra)

Bernan Press, 2018

6th ed

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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. States *Table B. Counties *Table C. Metropolitan Areas *Table 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 race *Health care coverage *Marital history *Education attainment *Income and occupation *Commute time to work *Employment status *Home values and monthly costs *Veteran status *Size 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.

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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 Data How to Use the Data Comparing ACS Data to Other Sources When to Use 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year Estimates Information on Using Different Sources of Data for Income and Poverty Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) Other Data Resources Part 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 More Part 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 More Part 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

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