Other · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
MLPHJ
Wartime service between December 1941 and January 1955 (including the Korean War and World War II)
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
MLPHJis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for wartime service between december 1941 and january 1955 (including the korean war and world war ii). 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.
MLPHJ 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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MLPHJ — FAQ
What is the MLPHJ variable in PUMS?+
MLPHJ is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Wartime service between December 1941 and January 1955 (including the Korean War and World War II)". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the MLPHJ codes?+
MLPHJ 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 MLPHJ variable come from?+
MLPHJ 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.