ACS to Include LGBTQ+ and Race Questions

ACS to Include LGBTQ+ and Race Questions

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ACS to Include LGBTQ+ and Race Questions

The American Community Survey will include questions on sexual orientation, gender identity, and revised race and ethnicity questions by 2027.

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What other changes are being tested in the survey?
The survey is testing "degenderizing" questions about household relationships, replacing terms like "biological son or daughter" with "biological child."
What changes are being made to the questions about race and ethnicity?
Changes to race and ethnicity questions will also be implemented, combining previous separate questions into a single one allowing for multiple selections and adding a Middle Eastern and North African category.
What is the current status of testing for sexual orientation and gender identity questions?
Testing for the sexual orientation and gender identity questions began in August 2023, focusing on question wording, answer options, and proxy responses. The questions will apply to those aged 15 and older.
When will the American Community Survey include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity?
The American Community Survey, the most comprehensive survey of American life, will include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity by 2027.
What is the timeline for implementing the revised race and ethnicity and sexual orientation and gender identity questions?
The revised race and ethnicity questions may be implemented as early as next year for the Census Bureau's population estimates, while the sexual orientation and gender identity questions are slated for the 2027 American Community Survey.