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The American Community Survey (ACS) is a new nationwide survey designed to provide communities a fresh look at how they are changing. It is a critical element in the Census Bureau's reengineered decennial census program.   As with the 2010 decennial census, information about individuals will remain confidential. The ACS collects and produces population and housing information every year instead of every ten years. About three million housing unit addresses are selected annually, from across every county in the nation.

Beginning with the 2005 ACS, and continuing every year thereafter, one-year estimates are available for geographic areas with a population of 65,000 or more.  In 2008, the ACS released its first multiyear estimates based on ACS data collected from 2005 through 2007. These three-year estimates are available for geographic areas with a population of 20,000 or more.  For areas with a population less than 20,000, five-year estimates will be available. The first five-year estimates, based on ACS data collected from 2005 through 2009, will be released in 2010.

For assistance with these ACS or for questions on other available Census information, contact the Nevada State Data Center, 775-684-3326.

These figures were compiled from the US Census Bureau and have no copyright restriction.   Best Practice recommends that you cite US Census Bureau, the data source, such as American Community Survey or Decennial Census, the data Date, and the Table number.  You are free to use the figures as they best meet your needs. 

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