The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing nationwide survey conducted by the United States Census Bureau. The ACS provides data on income levels classified by race, gender, educational attainment, employment status and housing characteristics, among other categories. This data is used by many organizations, both public and private, to allocate funds and assess the changing conditions in local communities.

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