The American Community Survey

Attachment P - ACS-17(L)(GQ)(2025) ACS Resident Introductory Letter (English and Spanish)

DC

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233
Office of the Director

Dear Resident:
You have been selected to participate in the American Community Survey. Your response
represents people who live in facilities like yours.
Participating in the survey is so important that it is required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code,
Sections 141, 193, and 221). Government officials rely on data from this survey to distribute
funding for things like health care, education, and transportation projects. Your response matters!
Choose ONE way to respond:
1) Complete an interview with a Census Bureau employee.
2) Fill out the paper questionnaire within a week and place it in the envelope.
A Census Bureau employee will come back to pick up your questionnaire.
3) If you see an internet User ID on the front of your paper questionnaire, you can respond online.
Go to respond.census.gov/acsgq and enter your User ID to begin.
We are serious about protecting your privacy. By law, we keep your answers confidential
and secure (Title 13, U.S. Code, Section 9). Every Census Bureau employee takes an oath to
protect your information and keep it confidential.
Thank you for participating in the American Community Survey.

We are conducting this survey under the authority of Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141, 193, and 221. Title 13, Section 221, as
changed by Title 18, imposes a penalty for not responding. Federal law protects your privacy and keeps your answers confidential
(Title 13, U.S. Code, Section 9). The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could
identify you. Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from cybersecurity risks through
screening of the systems that transmit your data. Disclosure of the information provided to us is permitted under the Privacy
Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) and may be shared with Census Bureau staff for work-related purposes. Disclosure of this information
is also subject to the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Record Notice COMMERCE/CENSUS-5,
Decennial Census Programs. By law, the Census Bureau can only use your response to produce statistics. Based on the information
that you provide, you may be asked to participate in other Census Bureau surveys that are voluntary.

ACS-17(L)(GQ)(2025) (02-11-2025)

census.gov/acs

Attachment P - ACS-17(L)(GQ)(2025) ACS Resident Introductory Letter (English and Spanish)

DC

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233
Office of the Director

Estimado(a) señor(a):
Usted ha sido seleccionado(a) para participar en la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense.
Su respuesta representa a otras personas que viven en instalaciones como la suya.
La participación en la encuesta es tan importante que es requerida por ley (Título 13, Código de
los EE. UU., Secciones 141, 193 y 221). Los funcionarios del gobierno se basan en los datos de esta
encuesta para distribuir fondos para la atención médica, la educación y proyectos de transporte.
¡Su respuesta es importante!
Escoja UNA manera de responder:
1) Complete una entrevista con un empleado de la Oficina del Censo.
2) Complete el cuestionario impreso no más de una semana después de recibirlo y colóquelo en el
sobre. Un empleado de la Oficina del Censo pasará a recoger el cuestionario.
3) Si ve una identificación de usuario para usar en internet en la primera página del cuestionario
impreso, usted puede responder por internet. Vaya a respond.census.gov/acsgq e ingrese su
identificación de usuario para empezar.
Nos tomamos la protección de su privacidad muy en serio. Por ley, mantenemos confidenciales y
seguras sus respuestas (Título 13, Código de los EE. UU., Sección 9). Cada empleado de la Oficina
del Censo presta un juramento para proteger su información y mantenerla confidencial.
Gracias por participar en la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense.

Estamos llevando a cabo esta encuesta en conformidad con la autoridad del Título 13, Código de los EE. UU., Secciones 141, 193 y 221.
La Sección 221 del Título 13, según la modificación del Título 18, impone una multa por no responder. La ley federal protege su privacidad
y la confidencialidad de sus respuestas (Título 13, Código de los EE. UU., Sección 9 del Título 13 del Código de los EE. UU.). A la Oficina
del Censo no se le permite divulgar sus respuestas de manera que a usted se le pudiera identificar. En conformidad con la Ley Federal
para el Fortalecimiento de la Seguridad Informática de 2015, sus datos están protegidos contra los riesgos de seguridad cibernética
mediante los controles aplicados a los sistemas que los trasmiten. La divulgación de la información que se nos proporciona está autorizada
en conformidad con la Ley sobre la Privacidad de 1974 (Título 5, Código de los EE. UU., Sección 552a). La información puede ser compartida
con personal de la Oficina del Censo para fines relacionados con el trabajo. La divulgación de esta información está sujeta a los usos
habituales publicados que se identifican en el Aviso sobre el Sistema de Registros relacionados con la Ley sobre la Privacidad
COMMERCE/CENSUS-5, Programas del Censo Decenal. Por ley, la Oficina del Censo puede usar sus respuestas solo para producir
estadísticas. Según la información que usted proporcione, quizás le pidan que participe en otras encuestas de la Oficina del Censo que
son voluntarias.
census.gov/acs

Attachment P - ACS-17INET(L)(GQ)(2025) ACS GQ Internet Letter

DC

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233
Office of the Director

Dear Resident:
You have been selected to participate in the American Community Survey. Your response
represents people who live in facilities like yours. Government officials rely on data from this
survey to distribute funding for things like health care, education, and transportation projects.
Your response matters! Your participation is so important that your response is required by law
(Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141, 193, and 221). The U.S. Census Bureau is required by law to
keep your survey information confidential (Title 13, U.S. Code, Section 9).

Follow these steps to complete the survey:

1) Go to respond.census.gov/acsgq
2) Enter your user ID:

–

A PIN is given when you log in. Please keep the PIN until you complete the survey.

If you prefer to complete the survey by phone or by paper questionnaire, please call your
Census Bureau interviewer. Their contact information is on the enclosed card.
Thank you for your participation.

Para completar la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense en español:
Visite respond.census.gov/acsgq. Haga clic en "Responder en español".

ACS-17INET(L)(GQ) (02-12-2025)

census.gov/acs

Attachment P - ACS-17INET(L)(GQ)(2025) ACS GQ Internet Letter

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the American Community Survey?
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The ACS is the premier source of current data about our people, housing, and economy. You can
explore ACS data on data.census.gov.
How can I tell if the person who contacted me really works for the U.S. Census Bureau?
You can look up their name in our staff database at census.gov/staffsearch. It is easiest to search
using just the last name. In person, a Census Bureau employee will present a photo ID which
includes their name, a Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. The employee
will have a laptop and will contact you between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Why was I selected to participate in the survey?
The Census Bureau selects a sample of group living facilities each year to participate. Individuals are
then selected through scientific sampling to respond to the survey. You represent people who live
in facilities like yours.
Do I have to answer the survey?
Yes. Your response to this survey is required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141, 193, and
221). Title 13, Section 221, as changed by Title 18, imposes a penalty for not responding. The survey
data help local officials, community leaders, and businesses respond to changes taking place in their
communities. To have accurate information about your community, it is critical that you respond.
Will my response be confidential?
Yes. Federal law protects your privacy and keeps your answers confidential (Title 13, U.S. Code,
Section 9). The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could
identify you. Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from
cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit your data. Disclosure of the
information provided to us is permitted under the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) and may be
shared with Census Bureau staff for work-related purposes. Disclosure of this information is also
subject to the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Record Notice
COMMERCE/CENSUS-5, Decennial Census Programs. By law, the Census Bureau can only use your
response to produce statistics. Based on the information that you provide, you may be asked to
participate in other Census Bureau surveys that are voluntary.

Attachment P - ACS-17R(L)(GQ) ACS Resident Reminder Letter (English)

DC
Dear Resident:
This is a reminder to complete the American Community Survey, conducted by the U.S.
Census Bureau.
Your participation is so important that your response is required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code,
Sections 141, 193, and 221). Your survey information is kept confidential by law (Title 13, U.S.
Code, Section 9).

Follow these steps to complete the survey:

1) Go to respond.census.gov/acsgq
2) Enter your user ID:

–

A PIN is given when you log in. Please keep the PIN until you complete the survey.

If you prefer to complete the survey by phone or in person, please call me for an interview.
My contact information is on the enclosed card.
Thank you for your participation.
Sincerely,

Field Representative
U.S. Census Bureau

ACS-17R(L)(GQ) (09-06-2023)

census.gov/acs

Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if the person who contacted me really works for the U.S. Census Bureau?
You can look up their name in our staff database at census.gov/staffsearch. It is easiest to search
using just the last name.
In person, a Census Bureau employee will present a photo ID which includes their name, a
Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. The employee will have a laptop and
will contact you between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
What is the American Community Survey?
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The ACS is the premier source of current data about our people, housing, and economy.
Why was I selected to participate in the survey?
The Census Bureau selects a sample of group living facilities each year to participate. Individuals are
then selected through scientific sampling to respond to the survey. You represent people who live in
facilities like yours.
Do I have to answer the survey?
Yes. Your response to this survey is required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141, 193, and 221).
The survey data help local officials, community leaders, and businesses respond to changes taking
place in their communities. To have accurate information about your community, it is critical that you
respond.
Will my response be confidential?
Yes. We are required by law to protect any personal information we collect and keep it strictly
confidential. Every Census Bureau employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for
life. The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could
identify you.

Attachment P - ACS 26B(GQ) ACS GQ Thank You Bookmark
(English and Spanish)

American Community
Survey
Group Quarters

Thank you for
your response.
We appreciate your time
and help.
To learn more about the
survey or see how the data
are used to help people
across the country,
visit census.gov/acs.

Thank you for
participating!

®

census.gov/acs
ACS-26(B)(GQ)
July 2022

Encuesta sobre la
Comunidad Estadounidense
Alojamientos de Grupo

Gracias por
su respuesta.
Agradecemos su tiempo y
ayuda.
Para obtener más información
sobre la encuesta o ver cómo
se utilizan los datos para ayudar
a las personas en todo el país,
visite census.gov/acs.

¡Gracias por
participar!

®

census.gov/acs
ACS-26(B)(GQ)
July 2022

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Attachment P - ACS-50(GQ) ACS Brochure (English and Spanish)

Did you know?

What is the American Community Survey?
The American Community Survey (ACS)
is a nationwide survey conducted by the
U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is the premier
source of current data about our people,
housing, and economy.

American
Community Survey
Group Quarters

Your local government can use the
survey data to determine funding
for:

Do I have to answer the survey?
Yes. Your response to this survey is required
by law (Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141, 193,
221, and 223). The survey data help local
officials, community leaders, and businesses
respond to changes taking place in their
communities. To have accurate information
about your community, it is critical that you
respond.

•

Home and community-based
services for people with
disabilities.

•

Financial assistance with
utilities, health care, and other
needs.

Will my response be confidential?
Yes. We are required by law to protect any
personal information we collect and keep it
strictly confidential. Every Census Bureau
employee takes an oath to protect your
personal information for life. The Census
Bureau is not permitted to publicly release
your responses in a way that could identify
you.

For more information about the survey, call the
Census Bureau regional office nearest you.

Nonprofit organizations and
businesses in your community can
use the data to:

Atlanta: 1-800-424-6974
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC

Chicago: 1-800-865-6384 (Option 1)
AR, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, WI

Denver: 1-888-209-7659

AZ, CO, KS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY

Thank you for participating.
Your response matters!

Los Angeles: 1-800-992-3530 (Option 1)

•

Obtain grants for community
development programs.

•

Develop job training programs
for the local workforce.

AK, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA

New York: 1-800-991-2520 (Option 1)
CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PR, RI, VT

To learn more about how people use
ACS data to help communities,
visit census.gov/acs-data-stories

Philadelphia: 1-866-238-1374

DC, DE, KY, MD, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV

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Attachment P - ACS-50(GQ) ACS Brochure (English and Spanish)

¿Sabía usted?

¿Qué es la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad
Estadounidense?

Encuesta sobre
la Comunidad
Estadounidense

La Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense
es una encuesta en todo el país realizada por
la Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. La ACS es
la fuente principal de datos actuales acerca de
nuestra población, la vivienda y la economía.

Su gobierno local puede usar
los datos de la encuesta para la
asignación de fondos para:

¿Tengo que completar la encuesta?

Alojamientos de Grupo

Sí. Su respuesta a esta encuesta es requerida por
ley (Título 13, Código de los EE. UU., secciones
141, 193, 221 y 223). Los datos de la encuesta
ayudan a los funcionarios locales, los líderes
de la comunidad y las empresas a responder a
los cambios que ocurren en sus comunidades.
Para contar con información precisa sobre su
comunidad, es fundamental que usted responda.

• Servicios en el hogar o dentro
de la comunidad para personas
con discapacidades.
• Asistencia financiera para
servicios públicos, cuidado de
salud y otras necesidades.

¿Es confidencial la información que
proporciono?

Sí. Estamos obligados por ley a proteger toda
la información personal que recopilamos y a
mantenerla estrictamente confidencial. Cada
uno de los empleados de la Oficina del Censo
presta un juramento para proteger la información
personal de por vida. A la Oficina del Censo no se
le permite divulgar sus respuestas de manera que
a usted se le pudiera identificar.

Para obtener más información sobre la
encuesta, llame a la Oficina Regional de
la Oficina del Censo más cercana.

Las organizaciones sin fines
de lucro y las empresas de su
comunidad pueden usar los
datos para:

Atlanta: 1-800-424-6974
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC

Chicago: 1-800-865-6384 (Opción 1)

• Obtener subsidios para
programas de desarrollo de la
comunidad.

AR, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, WI

Denver: 1-888-209-7659

AZ, CO, KS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY

• Elaborar programas de
capacitación laboral para la
mano de obra local.

Los Ángeles: 1-800-992-3530 (Opción 1)

Gracias por participar
iSu respuesta importa!

AK, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA

Nueva York: 1-800-991-2520 (Opción 1)
CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PR, RI, VT

Para obtener más información sobre cómo se usan
los datos de la ACS para ayudar a las comunidades,
visite census.gov/acs-data-stories
(disponible solo en inglés).

Filadelfia: 1-866-238-1374

DC, DE, KY, MD, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV

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Attachment P - ACS-50(GQ)(RA) Remote Alaska FAQ Brochure (English)

Do I have to answer the survey?
Yes. Your response to this survey is
required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code,
Sections 141, 193, 221, and 223).
The survey data help local officials, tribal
leaders, and businesses respond to the
changes taking place in their communities.
To have accurate information about your
community, it is critical that you respond.

Is the information I provide
confidential?
Yes. We are required by law to protect
any personal information we collect and
keep it strictly confidential.
In fact, every Census Bureau employee
takes an oath to protect your personal
information for life.
The Census Bureau is not permitted to
publicly release your responses in a way
that could identify you.

How will you complete the
American Community Survey?
If you have been given a letter
with an internet User ID, you
can respond online. Go to
respond.census.gov/acsgq
and enter the User ID to begin.

American
Community Survey
Group Quarters

OR
To complete the survey by
phone or in person, please
call or e-mail your Census
Bureau representative.
Contact information is on
the enclosed card.

OR
Fill out the survey form and
place it in the envelope. Your
Census Bureau representative
will pick up the completed
survey form soon.

If you have any questions or need help
completing the survey, please contact your
Census Bureau representative.
To learn more about the survey,
visit our website at census.gov/acs
or call 1-800-992-3530 (Option 1).
Issued July 2024
ACS-50(GQ)(RA)

Thank you for participating.
Your response matters!

What is the American
Community Survey?
The American Community Survey
(ACS) is a nationwide survey
conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The ACS helps communities make
informed decisions using up-to-date
information to take care of current
needs and prepare for the future.

Did you know?

Attachment P - ACS-50(GQ)(RA) Remote Alaska FAQ Brochure (English)

American Community Survey
data help determine the distribution
of more than $675 billion in federal
funds every year.
Village leaders, Alaska Native
corporations, and communities
can use ACS data to:
• Obtain grants for water
treatment projects.
• Apply for financial assistance
for fuel and electricity.
• Plan for projects to improve
airstrips, roads, and schools.

The Census Bureau seeks survey
responses from even the most
remote Alaskan villages.

Please respond now.
Your village is counting on you!

• Develop education and job
training programs.

To learn more about how people use ACS data to help communities, visit census.gov/acs-data-stories.

6385-46(GQ)(2025) 9" x 11-5/8" with open window 5" x 3" (FRONT)

Attachment P - BRE 6385-46(GQ)(2024) ACS GQ Business Reply Mail Envelope

DC
U.S. Census Bureau
National Processing Center
1201 E 10th Street
Jeffersonville IN 47132

Flap Side

OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Penalty for Private Use $300

Survey Form Enclosed

YOUR RESPONSE IS
REQUIRED BY LAW

6385-46(GQ) (07-26-2023)

6385-46(GQ)(2024) 9" x 11-5/8" (BACK)

Attachment P - Resident ACS GQ email intro with ID(Spanish)

Subject line:
La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. necesita su respuesta

Estimado(a) :
Usted ha sido seleccionado(a) para participar en la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad
Estadounidense que lleva a cabo la Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. Las empresas y los
gobiernos federal, estatal y local usan los datos de la encuesta a fin de planificar a futuro.
Usted está obligado(a) por ley a completar esta encuesta (Título 13, Código de los EE. UU.,
Secciones 141, 193 y 221).
Responda ahora en respond.census.gov/acsgq
Inicie sesión con esta identificación de usuario:
Gracias por participar en la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense.
Estamos llevando a cabo esta encuesta en conformidad con la autoridad de las Secciones 141, 193 y 221 del Título 13 del
Código de los EE. UU. La Sección 221 del Título 13, según la modificación del Título 18, impone una multa por no responder.
La ley federal protege su privacidad y la confidencialidad de sus respuestas (Sección 9 del Título 13 del Código de los EE. UU.).
A la Oficina del Censo no se le permite divulgar sus respuestas de manera que a usted se le pudiera identificar. En
conformidad con la Ley Federal para el Fortalecimiento de la Seguridad Informática de 2015, sus datos están protegidos
contra los riesgos de seguridad cibernética mediante los controles aplicados a los sistemas que los trasmiten. La divulgación
de la información que se nos proporciona está autorizada en conformidad con la Ley sobre la Privacidad de 1974 (Título 5,
Código de los EE. UU, Sección 552a). La información puede ser compartida con personal de la Oficina del Censo para fines
relacionados con el trabajo. La divulgación de esta información también está sujeta a los usos habituales publicados que se
identifican en el Aviso sobre el Sistema de Registros relacionados con la Ley sobre la Privacidad COMMERCE/CENSUS-5,
Programas del Censo Decenal. Por ley, la Oficina del Censo puede usar sus respuestas solo para producir estadísticas. Según
la información que usted proporcione, quizás le pidan que participe en otras encuestas de la Oficina del Censo que son
voluntarias.
Visite census.gov/acs para obtener más información sobre la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense.

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Attachment P - Resident ACS GQ email intro with ID

Subject Line:
The U.S. Census Bureau Needs Your Response

Dear :
You have been selected to participate in the American Community Survey, conducted by the
U.S. Census Bureau. Businesses and federal, state, and local governments use the survey data
to plan for the future.
You are required by law to complete this survey (Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141, 193, and
221).
Respond now at respond.census.gov/acsgq
Log in with this User ID:
Thank you for participating in the American Community Survey.
We are conducting this survey under the authority of Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141, 193, and 221. Title 13, Section 221,
as changed by Title 18, imposes a penalty for not responding. Federal law protects your privacy and keeps your answers
confidential (Title 13, U.S. Code, Section 9). The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way
that could identify you. Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from cybersecurity
risks through screening of the systems that transmit your data. Disclosure of the information provided to us is permitted
under the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) and may be shared with Census Bureau staff for work-related purposes.
Disclosure of this information is also subject to the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Record
Notice COMMERCE/CENSUS-5, Decennial Census Programs. By law, the Census Bureau can only use your response to
produce statistics. Based on the information that you provide, you may be asked to participate in other Census Bureau
surveys that are voluntary.
Visit census.gov/acs to learn more about the American Community Survey.

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Attachment P - Resident ACS GQ email reminder with ID(Spanish)

Subject line:
Recordatorio: La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. necesita su respuesta

Estimado(a) :
Este es un recordatorio para completar la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense que
lleva a cabo la Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU.
Responda ahora en respond.census.gov/acsgq
Inicie sesión con esta identificación de usuario:
Le agradecemos de antemano su participación. Nos pondremos en contacto con usted en
persona si dentro de unos días no recibimos su respuesta.

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Attachment P - Resident ACS GQ email reminder with ID

Subject Line:
Reminder: The U.S. Census Bureau Needs Your Response

Dear :
This is a reminder to complete the American Community Survey, conducted by the U.S. Census
Bureau.
Respond now at respond.census.gov/acsgq
Log in with this User ID:
Thank you in advance for your participation. We will contact you in person in a few days if we
do not receive your response.

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