ACS Methods Panel

Attachments A- ACS First Mailing (Initial Package)

• Attachment A1 - ACS-13(L) (2015)(5-2015), ACS Introductory Letter
• Attachment A2 - ACS-34IM(08-08-2013), Internet Response Instruction
Card
• Attachment A3 - ACS-10SM(2015)(6-2014), ACS Frequently Asked
Question Brochure
• Attachment A4 - ACS-9(2014)(8-2013), Multilingual Brochure
• Attachment A5 - ACS-46IM(2013)(12-2012), ACS Stateside Outgoing
Envelope

Attachment A1 - ACS-13(L)(2015) (5-2015)

DC

ACS-13(L)(2015)
(5-2015)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

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

A message from the Director, U.S. Census Bureau ...
Your household has been randomly selected to complete a very important national survey,
the American Community Survey. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts this survey to give our
country an up-to-date picture of how we live—our education, employment, housing, and more.
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 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 brochures answer
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,

John H. Thompson
Director, U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosures

census.gov

Attachment A2 -- ACS-34IM(08-08-2013), Internet Response Instruction Card

American Community Survey
U.S. Department of Commerce | Economics and Statistics Administration

Go to https://respond.census.gov/acs to complete the American Community Survey online.

(Vea el otro lado
para español.)

IMPORTANT: You will need information from the address label on this card to log in. If you need help or have
questions about the American Community Survey, call the toll-free number 1-800-354-7271.
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Attachment A2 -- ACS-34IM(08-08-2013), Internet Response Instruction Card

American Community Survey
U.S. Department of Commerce | Economics and Statistics Administration

Vaya a https://respond.census.gov/acs para completar la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense por
Internet en español.

ATENCIÓN: Necesitará información que aparece en la etiqueta en el otro lado de esta tarjeta para iniciar la sesión.
Si usted necesita ayuda para llenar la encuesta o tiene preguntas acerca de la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad
Estadounidense, llame sin cargo al 1-877-833-5625.

See other side for English.
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Attachment A3 -- ACS-10SM(2015)(6-2014), ACS Frequently Asked Question Brochure

Frequently Asked
Questions

census.gov/acs
1-800-354-7271

AMERICAN
COMMUNITY
SURVEY

American
Community
Survey
Si necesita ayuda para completar su cuestionario,
llame sin cargo alguno al: 1-877-833-5625.

Issued June 2014
ACS-10SM(2015)

U.S. Department of Commerce
Economics and Statistics Administration
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

census.gov

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Attachment A3 -- ACS-10SM(2015)(6-2014), ACS Frequently Asked Question Brochure

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the American Community Survey?
The American Community Survey collects information
about population and housing characteristics for the
nation, states, cities, counties, metropolitan areas, and
communities on a continuous basis. Based on the
American Community Survey, the Census Bureau can
provide up-to-date data about our rapidly changing
country more often than once every 10 years when the
census is conducted.

How do I benefit by answering the
American Community Survey?
Communities need data about the well-being of children,
families, and the older population to provide services to
them. By responding to the American Community Survey
questionnaire, you are helping your community to
establish goals, identify problems and solutions, and
measure the performance of programs.
The data are also used to decide where to locate new
highways, schools, hospitals, and community centers; to
show a large corporation that a town has the workforce
the company needs; and in many other ways.

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Do I have to answer the questions on the
American Community Survey?
Yes. Your response to this survey is required by law
(Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141,193, and 221). Title 13,
as changed by Title 18, imposes a penalty for not
responding. We estimate this survey will take about 40
minutes to complete.

How will the Census Bureau use the
information that I provide?
The Census Bureau can use the information you provide
for statistical purposes only and cannot publish or release
information that would identify you and your household.
Your information will be used in combination with
information from other households to produce data for
your community. Similar data will be produced for
communities across the United States.

Will the Census Bureau keep my
information confidential?
Yes. All of the information the Census Bureau collects
for this survey about you and your household is
confidential by law (Title 13, U.S. Code, Section 9). By
law, every Census Bureau employee—including the
Director as well as every field representative—has taken
an oath and is subject to a jail term, a fine, or both if he
or she discloses ANY information that could identify you
or your household.

Where can I find more information about
the American Community Survey or get
assistance?
You may visit our Web site census.gov/acs
or call 1-800-354-7271 if you need assistance or more
information.

We may combine your answers with information that
you gave to other agencies to enhance the statistical
uses of these data. This information will be given the
same protections as your survey information. Based on
the information that you provide, you may be asked to
participate in other Census Bureau surveys that are
voluntary.

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Attachment A4 -- ACS-9(2014)(8-2013), Multilingual Brochure

Important
Information From the
U.S. Census Bureau

La Oficina del Censo de los Estados
Unidos está realizando la Encuesta
sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense
En unos días, recibirá por correo un
cuestionario de la Encuesta sobre la
Comunidad Estadounidense. Como usted
esta viviendo en los Estados Unidos, la ley
exige que usted responda a esta encuesta.
Si tiene preguntas sobre el cuestionario,
llámenos al 1-877-833-5625 para hablar
con uno de nuestros empleados que habla
español. La llamada es gratis. El empleado
podrá contestar sus preguntas o usted
podrá completar la encuesta por teléfono.

Así es. Toda información que la Oficina
del Censo de los Estados Unidos
obtenga durante esta encuesta sobre
usted y su vivienda es confidencial
según la ley (Título 13, Código de los
Estados Unidos).
U.S. Department of Commerce
Economics and Statistics Administration

Issued August 2013
ACS-9 (2014)

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

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Attachment A4 -- ACS-9(2014)(8-2013), Multilingual Brochure

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Attachment A5 -- ACS-46IM(2013)(12-2012), ACS Stateside Outgoing Envelope

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
1201 East 10th Street
Jeffersonville IN 47132-0001
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Penalty for Private Use $300
ACS-46IM(2013) (12-2012)

The American Community Survey

YOUR RESPONSE IS
REQUIRED BY LAW

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PRESORTED
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
POSTAGE & FEES PAID
U.S. Census Bureau
Permit No. G-58