Other · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
MLPIK
Peacetime service before May 1950
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
MLPIKis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for peacetime service before may 1950. 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.
MLPIK 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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MLPIK — FAQ
What is the MLPIK variable in PUMS?+
MLPIK is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Peacetime service before May 1950". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the MLPIK codes?+
MLPIK 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 MLPIK variable come from?+
MLPIK 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.