ACS 5-year estimates to be released
The Census Bureau will be releasing the American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates in the next few weeks, producing estimates on over 50 topics. The American Community Survey is the sole source of small-area estimates available on a wide range of important social and economic characteristics for all communities in the country, as stated by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Lynn Woo, a research associate at the Center for Population Studies, stressed that the release of the estimates “will have data for all geographic areas which is great for Mississippi because many areas in the state do not meet the population thresholds to receive American Community Survey 1 or 3 Year Estimates.” With many smaller areas, much of Mississippi must wait for the 5-year estimates.
The American Community Survey 5-year estimates are so essential because of their significance to efficiently run the ins and outs of everyday life. The Bureau states that the American Community Survey estimates give businesses the statistical information they need to create jobs, plan for the future, establish new business and improve our economy. It also provides policymakers with “statistical foundation for evaluating economic and social needs.”
Clifford Holley, the Center for Population Studies director, was adamant that although the numbers from the 5-Year Estimates were not official, they are critical in identifying communities of interest.
With the identifying of these communities of interest, the surveys help to monitor common themes in social, economic, housing and demographic characteristics of which the survey produces. By interpreting these surveys it will help population scientists properly prepare and preview the upcoming Census.
The 2010 Census, which measures the size of our population in comparison to the American Community Survey’s measuring of the characteristics of our population, will work together with the American Community Survey to measure and improve America.
The Census Bureau will be releasing the American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates in the next few weeks, producing estimates on over 50 topics. The American Community Survey is the sole source of small-area estimates available on a wide range of important social and economic characteristics for all communities in the country, as stated by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Lynn Woo, a research associate at the Center for Population Studies, stressed that the release of the estimates “will have data for all geographic areas which is great for Mississippi because many areas in the state do not meet the population thresholds to receive American Community Survey 1 or 3 Year Estimates.” With many smaller areas, much of Mississippi must wait for the 5-year estimates.
The American Community Survey 5-year estimates are so essential because of their significance to efficiently run the ins and outs of everyday life. The Bureau states that the American Community Survey estimates give businesses the statistical information they need to create jobs, plan for the future, establish new business and improve our economy. It also provides policymakers with “statistical foundation for evaluating economic and social needs.”
Clifford Holley, the Center for Population Studies director, was adamant that although the numbers from the 5-Year Estimates were not official, they are critical in identifying communities of interest.
With the identifying of these communities of interest, the surveys help to monitor common themes in social, economic, housing and demographic characteristics of which the survey produces. By interpreting these surveys it will help population scientists properly prepare and preview the upcoming Census.
The 2010 Census, which measures the size of our population in comparison to the American Community Survey’s measuring of the characteristics of our population, will work together with the American Community Survey to measure and improve America.
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