Demographics · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
MLPA
Served September 2001 or later (Post 9/11)
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
MLPAis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for served september 2001 or later (post 9/11). 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.
MLPA value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (less than 17 years old/no active duty) |
| 0 | Did not serve this period |
| 1 | Served this period |
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MLPA — FAQ
What is the MLPA variable in PUMS?+
MLPA is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Served September 2001 or later (Post 9/11)". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the MLPA codes?+
MLPA 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 MLPA variable come from?+
MLPA 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.