Housing & costs · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
BDSP
Number of bedrooms
- Type
- Numeric
- Length
- 2
- Ranges / codes
- 2
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
BDSPis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for number of bedrooms. It is a numeric field holding a numeric value, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of documented ranges and special codes is below.
BDSP ranges & codes
| Range | Label |
|---|---|
| bb | N/A (GQ) |
| 0–99 | 0 to 99 bedrooms (Top-coded) |
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BDSP — FAQ
What is the BDSP variable in PUMS?+
BDSP is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Number of bedrooms". It is a numeric field 2 characters long.
What values can BDSP take?+
BDSP is numeric. Its documented ranges and special codes are listed on this page (2 entries).
Where does the BDSP variable come from?+
BDSP 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.