Census Bureau to Host Webinar on New American Community Survey Five-Year Statistics

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar today, Nov. 30, in advance of the Dec. 3 release of 2014 American Community Survey five-year statistics, which are based on data collected from 2010 to 2014.

The webinar will show participants how to access the data, review block group-level data and provide a demonstration of Census Business Builder, a Web application that allows users to access both American Community Survey and economic statistics in map form.

The American Community Survey provides a wide range of important statistics about people and housing for every community in the nation. The survey is the only source of local estimates for most of the 40 topics it covers for even the smallest communities. It produces statistics for ancestry, language, education, commuting, employment, mortgage status and rent, as well as income, poverty and health inurance. Statistics will be available for all geographies down to the block group level regardless of population size.

Embargo subscribers will have access to these statistics beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. EST. (Note: Log in to the embargo site in advance to make sure your username and password are current.)

When: Monday, Nov. 30, 2015; 1 p.m. (EST)

Who: KaNin Reese, survey statistician, Social, Economic, and Housing Statistics Division, U.S. Census Bureau

Access: The webinar will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation. Participants will be able to ask questions once the presentation is complete.

Audio conference access information
Toll free number: 1-800-619-4307
Participant passcode: 7933957
Questions and answers are limited to media

Online presentation access information
Please log in early, as some setup is required. An updated browser is recommended.

URL: https://censusevent.webex.com/censusevent/onstage/g.php?d=743514140&t=a 

To register for embargo access, visit: http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/embargoed_releases/

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