The American Community Survey and the Puerto Rico Community Survey
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
05/14/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2027
3,779,077
3,773,997
2,459,195
2,457,075
0
0
The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing monthly survey that collects detailed housing and socioeconomic data from a sample of about 3.54 million addresses annually in the United States and about 36,000 addresses annually in Puerto Rico, where it is known as the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS). The ACS also collects detailed socioeconomic data from a sample of about 158,680 residents living in group quarters (GQ) facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Resulting tabulations from this data collection are provided on a yearly basis. The ACS allows the U.S. Census Bureau to provide timely and relevant housing and socioeconomic statistics, even for low levels of geography. The Census Bureau requests authorization from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to revise the ACS to continue producing an accurate demographic snapshot of the nation and its people.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form ACS-1(GQ)(PR)(2025 Puerto Rico Community Survey Group Quarters (English and Spanish
ACSRevision_2027 ACS SupportingStatement A_5-8-2026.docx
Attachment S - USCODE-2007-Title13.pdf
The American Community Survey