Technology & internet · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
LAPTOP
Laptop or desktop
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
LAPTOPis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for laptop or desktop. 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.
LAPTOP value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (GQ/vacant) |
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
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LAPTOP — FAQ
What is the LAPTOP variable in PUMS?+
LAPTOP is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Laptop or desktop". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the LAPTOP codes?+
LAPTOP 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 LAPTOP variable come from?+
LAPTOP 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.