Health & disability · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
DOUT
Independent living difficulty
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
DOUTis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for independent living difficulty. It is a categorical field with 3 possible category codes, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of value codes and their labels is below.
DOUT value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (Less than 15 years old) |
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
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DOUT — FAQ
What is the DOUT variable in PUMS?+
DOUT is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Independent living difficulty". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the DOUT codes?+
DOUT has 3 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 DOUT variable come from?+
DOUT 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.