Technology & internet · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
ACCESSINET
Access to the Internet
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 5
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
ACCESSINETis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for access to the internet. It is a categorical field with 5 possible category codes, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of value codes and their labels is below.
ACCESSINET value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (GQ/vacant) |
| 1 | Yes, by paying a cell phone company or Internet service provider |
| 2 | Yes, without paying a cell phone company or Internet service provider |
| 3 | No access to the Internet at this house, apartment, or mobile home |
| 8 | Suppressed for data year 2024 for select PUMAs |
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ACCESSINET — FAQ
What is the ACCESSINET variable in PUMS?+
ACCESSINET is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Access to the Internet". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the ACCESSINET codes?+
ACCESSINET has 5 value codes in the 2024 dictionary, each mapping a numeric code to a category label — all of them are listed on this page.
Where does the ACCESSINET variable come from?+
ACCESSINET is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau in the 2024 ACS PUMS data dictionary. PUMSdata is an independent product that makes this microdata easy to explore, and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.