Health & disability · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
HINS1
Insurance through a current or former employer or union
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 2
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
HINS1is the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for insurance through a current or former employer or union. It is a categorical field with 2 possible category codes, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of value codes and their labels is below.
HINS1 value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
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HINS1 — FAQ
What is the HINS1 variable in PUMS?+
HINS1 is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Insurance through a current or former employer or union". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the HINS1 codes?+
HINS1 has 2 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 HINS1 variable come from?+
HINS1 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.