ACS Methods Panel

ACS-13(L)(2013)
(1-2012)

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

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

Dear Resident:
The U.S. Census Bureau recently sent a letter to your household about the American
Community Survey. Using the enclosed instructions, please complete the survey online as
soon as possible at:
https://respond.census.gov/acs
The Census Bureau is using the Internet to collect this information in an effort to conserve
natural resources, save taxpayers’ money, and process your data more efficiently. If you are
unable to complete the survey online, there is no need to contact us. We will send you a
paper questionnaire in a few weeks.
This survey collects critical up-to-date information used to meet the needs of communities
across the United States. For example, results from this survey are used to decide where new
schools, hospitals, and fire stations are needed. This information also helps communities plan
for the kinds of emergency situations that might affect you and your neighbors, such as floods
and other natural disasters.
The Census Bureau chose your address, not you personally, as part of a randomly selected
sample. You are required by U.S. law to respond to this survey. The Census Bureau is
required by U.S. law to keep your answers confidential. The enclosed brochure answers
frequently asked questions about the survey.
If you need help completing the survey, please call our toll-free number (1–800–354–7271).
Thank you.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Director
Enclosures

census.gov