Abstract #301401

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JSM 2003 Abstract #301401
Activity Number: 109
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Monday, August 4, 2003 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Memorial
Abstract - #301401
Title: The Quality of Estimates from the American Community Survey for Small Population Groups
Author(s): Alfredo Navarro*+
Companies: U.S. Census Bureau
Address: 21523 Manor View Circle, Germantown, MD, 20876-5926,
Keywords: American Community Survey ; decennial long form ; multiyear averages
Abstract:

Census stakeholders have raised questions about the quality of estimates for small population groups from the American Community Survey (ACS). Some are concerned about how to use the annually updated multi-year averages the survey products will show for populations of less than 65,000. This is especially the case for the 5-year averages the Census Bureau proposes to use for smaller groups to replace the decennial long-form "snapshot." This report focuses on these and other concerns about how the survey design and operations affect the quality of the statistics for smaller population groups. We explain how we are addressing the issues. It explains why the Census Bureau and many data users view the annually updated estimates from the ACS to be particularly advantageous in providing clearer information about small groups.

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