Metopio Sets New Standard with Same-Day 2023 ACS Data Integration
Metopio Delivers 2023 ACS Data—Faster Insights for Smarter Decisions
December 12, 2024 | Chicago, IL — Metopio, a leading provider of accessible, actionable data for community insights, is thrilled to announce that the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) data is now available in its platform—on the very same day it was released by the Census Bureau. This unprecedented speed in data integration exemplifies Metopio’s commitment to equipping public health professionals, hospitals, and organizations with the most up-to-date tools to drive impactful decisions.
The American Community Survey is the nation’s premier data source for demographic and socioeconomic insights. Administered to nearly 3% of American households annually, the ACS provides detailed, high-quality estimates about income, housing, employment, transportation, social programs, demographic patterns, language use, and more—for every location in the country, down to the Census tract level.
Metopio takes this rich dataset a step further by curating and refining it to ensure usability, accuracy, and accessibility. “The faster we can deliver this data, the faster our customers can make informed decisions that impact their communities,” said Annie Elliott, Senior Data Analyst at Metopio. “This milestone reflects our dedication to providing tools that make complex data actionable and approachable.”
“We quality-controlled the entire data release using automated and human processes to guarantee its accuracy and suitability. Providing the latest ACS data within hours of its release is another example of how Metopio prioritizes quality and speed to serve our customers effectively.””
Metopio makes the ACS data more useful by:
Converting raw counts into percentages and rates.
Identifying the most useful topics, even when they need to be calculated from multiple tables, such as racial / ethnic diversity and household mobility by age.
Aggregating data into custom regions and geographic layers not provided by the Census, such as neighborhoods and city council districts.
Unlocking the Power of Data for Every Community
With the 2023 ACS data now available, organizations can use Metopio to:
Better understand the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of inflation.
Identify underserved populations and address health inequities.
Develop community improvement plans using highly localized data.
Visualize demographic and socioeconomic trends at a granular level.
The platform’s built-in tools enable users to transform data into actionable insights with just a few clicks, eliminating the need for technical expertise or additional software. This ensures that decision-makers at all levels can access and leverage the full value of ACS data.
A Commitment to Speed Without Compromise
Metopio’s ability to deliver the 2023 ACS data within hours or days, rather than months, highlights its position as a leader in data innovation. By combining accuracy, speed, and ease of use, the platform empowers organizations to tackle challenges and drive positive change with confidence and precision.