Census Data Highlights for NYMTC Region
The American Community Survey (ACS)

General Information

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. The ACS collects information such as age, race, income, commute time to work, home value, veteran status, and other important data. As with the 2010 decennial census, information about individuals will remain confidential. Collecting data every year provides more up-to-date information throughout the decade about the U.S. population at the local community level. About three million housing unit addresses are selected annually, from across every county in the nation.

Beginning with the 2005 ACS, 1-year estimates are available annually for geographic areas with a population of 65,000 or more. In 2008, the Census Bureau released its first 3-year estimates based on ACS data collected from 2005 through 2007. These 3-year estimates are available annually for geographic areas with a population of 20,000 or more. For areas with a population less than 20,000, 5-year estimates will be available. The first 5-year estimates, based on ACS data collected from 2005 through 2009, will be released in 2010.  continue >>

2006-2008 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates

NYMTC Region

1. New York City
   Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond
2. Long Island
   Nassau, Suffolk
3. Mid-Hudson South
   Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Westchester

Non-NYMTC Region

1. New York
   Statewide
2. New Jersey
   Statewide
   Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex,
   Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Union
3. Connecticut
   Statewide
   Fairfield, New Haven
4. United States
   Nationwide
   

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