Demographics · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
MIL
Military service
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 5
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
MILis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for military service. 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.
MIL value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (less than 17 years old) |
| 1 | Now on active duty |
| 2 | On active duty in the past, but not now |
| 3 | Only on active duty for training in Reserves/National Guard |
| 4 | Never served in the military |
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MIL — FAQ
What is the MIL variable in PUMS?+
MIL is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Military service". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the MIL codes?+
MIL 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 MIL variable come from?+
MIL 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.