Demographics · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
MLPCD
Served June 1975 through July 1990
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
MLPCDis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for served june 1975 through july 1990. 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.
MLPCD 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 |
Work with MLPCD in PUMSdata
Instead of decoding MLPCDby hand, map and cross-tabulate it across every state and PUMA — correctly weighted, no setup. Free while we're in beta.
MLPCD — FAQ
What is the MLPCD variable in PUMS?+
MLPCD is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Served June 1975 through July 1990". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the MLPCD codes?+
MLPCD 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 MLPCD variable come from?+
MLPCD 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.