The PUMS data dictionary

Every variable in the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — 225 variables in all — with its definition, data type, and complete list of value codes. A cleaner, linkable alternative to the Census PDF, for anyone working with PUMS microdata.

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Demographics (41)

AGEPAge ANCAncestry recode ANC1PRecoded Detailed Ancestry - first entry ANC2PRecoded Detailed Ancestry - second entry CITCitizenship status CITWPYear of naturalization write-in ENGAbility to speak English FERGave birth to child within the past 12 months HISPRecoded detailed Hispanic origin MARMarital status MARHDDivorced in the past 12 months MARHMMarried in the past 12 months MARHTNumber of times married MARHWWidowed in the past 12 months MARHYPYear last married MILMilitary service MLPAServed September 2001 or later (Post 9/11)MLPBServed August 1990 through August 2001 (including the Persian Gulf War)MLPCDServed June 1975 through July 1990 MLPEServed August 1964 through May 1975 (including the Vietnam War)MLPFGServed February 1955 through July 1964 MSPMarried, spouse present/spouse absent NATIVITYNativity NOPNativity of parent POBPPlace of birth (Recode)QTRBIRQuarter of birth RAC1PRecoded detailed race code RAC2PRecoded detailed race code RAC3PRecoded detailed race code RACAIANAmerican Indian and Alaska Native recode (American Indian and Alaska Native alone or in combination with one or more other races)RACASNAsian recode (Asian alone or in combination with one or more other races)RACBLKBlack or African American recode (Black alone or in combination with one or more other races)RACNHNative Hawaiian recode (Native Hawaiian alone or in combination with one or more other races)RACNUMNumber of major race groups represented RACPIOther Pacific Islander recode (Other Pacific Islander alone or in combination with one or more other races)RACSORSome other race recode (Some other race alone or in combination with one or more other races)RACWHTWhite recode (White alone or in combination with one or more other races)RELSHIPPRelationship SEXSex VPSPVeteran period of service WAOBWorld area of birth

Income & earnings (16)

FINCPFamily income (past 12 months, use ADJINC to adjust FINCP to constant dollars)FSYearly food stamp/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipiency GRPIPGross rent as a percentage of household income past 12 months HINCPHousehold income (past 12 months, use ADJINC to adjust HINCP to constant dollars)INTPInterest, dividends, and net rental income past 12 months (use ADJINC to adjust to constant dollars)OCPIPSelected monthly owner costs as a percentage of household income during the past 12 months OIPAll other income past 12 months (use ADJINC to adjust to constant dollars)PAPPublic assistance income past 12 months (use ADJINC to adjust to constant dollars)PERNPTotal person's earnings (use ADJINC to adjust to constant dollars)PINCPTotal person's income (use ADJINC to adjust to constant dollars)POVPIPIncome-to-poverty ratio recode RETPRetirement income past 12 months (use ADJINC to adjust to constant dollars)SEMPSelf-employment income past 12 months (use ADJINC to adjust SEMP to constant dollars)SSIPSupplementary Security Income past 12 months (use ADJINC to adjust SSIP to constant dollars)SSPSocial Security income past 12 months (use ADJINC to adjust SSP to constant dollars)WAGPWages or salary income past 12 months (use ADJINC to adjust WAGP to constant dollars)

Work & commute (23)

COWClass of worker ESPEmployment status of parents ESREmployment status recode INDPIndustry recode for 2023 and later based on 2022 IND codes JWAPTime of arrival at work - hour and minute JWDPTime of departure for work - hour and minute JWMNPTravel time to work JWTRNSMeans of transportation to work NAICSPNorth American Industry Classification System (NAICS) recode for 2023 and later based on 2022 NAICS codes NWABTemporary absence from work (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))NWAVAvailable for work (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))NWLAOn layoff from work (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))NWLKLooking for work (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))NWREInformed of recall (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))OCCPOccupation recode for 2018 and later based on 2018 OCC codes SOCPStandard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes for 2018 and later based on 2018 SOC codes WIFWorkers in family during the past 12 months WKEXRELWork experience of householder and spouse WKHPUsual hours worked per week past 12 months WKLWhen last worked WKWNWeeks worked during past 12 months WORKSTATWork status of householder or spouse in family households WRKWorked last week

Education (7)

FOD1PRecoded field of degree - first entry FOD2PRecoded field of degree - second entry SCHSchool enrollment SCHGGrade level attending SCHLEducational attainment SCIENGPField of Degree Science and Engineering Flag - NSF Definition SCIENGRLPField of Degree Science and Engineering Related Flag - NSF Definition

Housing & costs (70)

ACRLot size AGSSales of Agriculture Products (yearly sales, no adjustment factor is applied)BATHBathtub or shower BDSPNumber of bedrooms BLDUnits in structure CONPCondominium and/or homeowners association fee (monthly amount, use ADJHSG to adjust CONP to constant dollars)DRIVESPNumber of vehicles calculated from JWRI ELEPElectricity cost (monthly cost, use ADJHSG to adjust ELEP to constant dollars)FULPFuel cost (yearly cost for fuels other than gas and electricity, use ADJHSG to adjust FULP to constant dollars)GASPGas cost (monthly cost, use ADJHSG to adjust GASP to constant dollars)GRNTPGross rent (monthly amount, use ADJHSG to adjust GRNTP to constant dollars)HFLHouse heating fuel HHLHousehold language HHLANPDetailed household language HHLDRAGEPAge of the householder HHLDRHISPRecoded detailed Hispanic origin of the householder HHLDRRAC1PRecoded detailed race code of the householder HHTHousehold/family type HHT2Household/family type (includes cohabiting)HOTWATWater heater (Puerto Rico only)HUGCLHousehold with grandparent living with grandchildren JWRIPVehicle occupancy KITComplete kitchen facilities LANPLanguage spoken at home LANXLanguage other than English spoken at home LNGILimited English speaking household MHPMobile home costs (yearly amount, use ADJHSG to adjust MHP to constant dollars)MRGIFirst mortgage payment includes fire/hazard/flood insurance MRGPFirst mortgage payment (monthly amount, use ADJHSG to adjust MRGP to constant dollars)MRGTFirst mortgage payment includes real estate taxes MRGXFirst mortgage status MULTGMultigenerational household MVWhen moved into this house or apartment NOCNumber of own children in household (unweighted)NPNumber of persons in this household NPPGrandparent headed household with no parent present NRPresence of nonrelative in household NRCNumber of related children in household (unweighted)PARTNERUnmarried partner household PLMComplete plumbing facilities PLMPRPComplete plumbing facilities for Puerto Rico PSFPresence of subfamilies in household R18Presence of persons under 18 years in household (unweighted)R60Presence of persons 60 years and over in household (unweighted)R65Presence of persons 65 years and over in household (unweighted)REFRRefrigerator RESMODEResponse mode RMSPNumber of rooms RNTMMeals included in rent RNTPMonthly rent (use ADJHSG to adjust RNTP to constant dollars)RWATHot and cold running water RWATPRRunning water SINKSink with a faucet SMOCPSelected monthly owner costs (use ADJHSG to adjust SMOCP to constant dollars)SMPTotal payment on all second and junior mortgages and home equity loans (monthly amount, use ADJHSG to adjust SMP to constant dollars)SMXSecond or junior mortgage or home equity loan status SRNTSpecified rental unit STOVStove or range SVALSpecified owner unit TAXAMTProperty taxes (yearly real estate taxes)TELTelephone service TENTenure TYPEHUGQType of unit VACDURVacancy duration VACOTHOther vacancy status VACSVacancy status VALPProperty value VEHVehicles available (capacity of 1 ton or less)WATPWater cost (yearly cost, use ADJHSG to adjust WATP to constant dollars)YRBLTWhen structure first built

Household & family (14)

CPLTCouple Type FPARCFamily presence and age of related children GCLGrandparents living with grandchildren GCMLength of time responsible for grandchildren GCRGrandparents responsible for grandchildren HUPACHH presence and age of children HUPAOCHH presence and age of own children HUPARCHH presence and age of related children NPFNumber of persons in family (unweighted)OCOwn child PAOCPresence and age of own children RCRelated child SFNSubfamily number SFRSubfamily relationship

Health & disability (23)

DDRSSelf-care difficulty DEARHearing difficulty DEYEVision difficulty DISDisability recode DOUTIndependent living difficulty DPHYAmbulatory difficulty DRATVeteran service-connected disability rating (percentage)DRATXVeteran service-connected disability rating (checkbox)DREMCognitive difficulty FHINS3CMedicare coverage given through the eligibility coverage edit FHINS4CMedicaid coverage given through the eligibility coverage edit FHINS5CTRICARE coverage given through the eligibility coverage edit HICOVHealth insurance coverage recode HIMRKSSubsidized Marketplace Coverage HINS1Insurance through a current or former employer or union HINS2Insurance purchased directly from an insurance company HINS3Medicare, for people 65 and older, or people with certain disabilities HINS4Medicaid, Medical Assistance, or any kind of government-assistance plan for those with low incomes or a disability HINS5TRICARE or other military health care HINS6VA (enrolled for VA health care)HINS7Indian Health Service PRIVCOVPrivate health insurance coverage recode PUBCOVPublic health coverage recode

Technology & internet (10)

ACCESSINETAccess to the Internet BROADBNDCellular data plan for a smartphone or other mobile device COMPOTHXOther computer equipment DIALUPDial-up service HISPEEDBroadband (high speed) Internet service such as cable, fiber optic, or DSL service LAPTOPLaptop or desktop OTHSVCEXOther Internet service SATELLITESatellite Internet service SMARTPHONESmartphone TABLETTablet or other portable wireless computer

Geography (8)

DIVISIONDivision code based on 2020 Census definitions MIGPUMAMigration PUMA based on 2020 Census definition MIGSPMigration recode - State or foreign country code POWPUMAPlace of work PUMA based on 2020 Census definition POWSPPlace of work - State or foreign country recode PUMAPublic use microdata area code (PUMA) based on 2020 Census definition (areas with population of 100,000 or more, use with STATE for unique code)REGIONRegion code based on 2020 Census definitions STATEState Code based on 2020 Census definitions

Identifiers & technical (7)

ADJHSGAdjustment factor for housing dollar amounts (6 implied decimal places)ADJINCAdjustment factor for income and earnings dollar amounts (6 implied decimal places)PWGTPPerson's weight RTRecord Type SERIALNOHousing unit/GQ person serial number SPORDERPerson number WGTPHousing Unit Weight

Other (6)

DECADEDecade of entry INSPFire/hazard/flood insurance (yearly amount, use ADJHSG to adjust INSP to constant dollars)MIGMobility status (lived here 1 year ago)MLPHJWartime service between December 1941 and January 1955 (including the Korean War and World War II)MLPIKPeacetime service before May 1950 YOEPYear of entry