Understanding the Data
The American Community Survey (ACS) collects information from a small group of people to show what is true for a bigger group. This is called a sample size. Having the right sample is important to make sure information about a group of people is correct.
Because ACS uses small sample sizes to gather information on Native American people, the data is often not reliable. This lack of good information can lead to Native Americans being left out or overlooked. Having accurate data matters because it helps decide how much money a community gets.