The American Community Survey

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(ATLANTA)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(BOSTON)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(CHARLOTTE)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as well
as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Chicago Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-865-6384. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(CHICAGO)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(DALLAS)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(DENVER)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(DETROIT)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(KANSAS)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(LOS ANGELES)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(NEW YORK)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(PHILADELPHIA)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a very important national survey called the American Community
Survey (ACS). The ACS is separate from the 2010 Census. This year, some facilities will be contacted by
representatives from both the ACS and from the 2010 Census. Participating in both is required by U.S. law
(Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
In the next few weeks, one of our ACS field representatives will call you to discuss the survey and to
schedule an appointment to visit your facility. There are two reasons for the ACS field representative’s visit:
• First, to collect basic information about your facility to update our address records. Our field
representative will verify and update information, such as the facility name, address, and type, as
well as answer any questions you might have about the ACS.
• Second, to ask for a list of the people who are currently staying at the facility. The field representative
will use this list to select a random sample of residents to take part in the ACS. The field representative
also may need your assistance in collecting survey data from the sample of residents.
The ACS collects information about various topics, such as education and employment. Information from this
survey is used by federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as by businesses and private non-profit
organizations, to meet the needs of communities across America. Local governments use these data for
budgeting, evaluating programs, and planning for community development projects, such as those for the
elderly, scout programs, libraries, and hospitals. Other organizations use this information to provide services
to the community and to plan or establish new facilities, buildings, and programs.
The enclosed brochure provides answers to frequently asked questions about the ACS. If you have access to
the Internet and want to learn more about the ACS, please visit the Census Bureau’s Web site at
.
If you have any further questions, please call the Census Bureau’s Boston Regional Office toll-free number
on 1-800-562-5721. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Enclosure

ACS-18(L)(GQ)(SEATTLE)(2010) (8-2009)

USCENSUSBUREAU
Helping You Make Informed Decisions

www.census.gov