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What other surveys does the Census Bureau conduct?

The U.S. Census Bureau conducts more than 100 surveys of households and business across the nation each year. Most of the data and associated infographics and visualizations can be downloaded. For a full list, visit the Bureau's Our Surveys & Programs site.

American Community Survey
The American Community Survey (ACS) randomly surveys a sample of U.S. households and conducted monthly. The detailed information collected in the survey replaced the "long form" of the decennial census.
American Housing Survey
Sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The AHS is the most comprehensive national housing survey in the United States. Conducted every other year on odd-numbered years.
American Time Use Survey
The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) measures the amount of time people spend doing various activities, such as paid work, childcare, volunteering, and socializing.
Current Population Survey
The Current Population Survey (CPS), sponsored jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), is the primary source of labor force statistics for the population of the United States. Conducted monthly.
Economic Census
The Economic Census measures business activity. It is conducted every five years, in years ending in '2' and '7.'