Housing & costs · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
MRGX
First mortgage status
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 4
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
MRGXis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for first mortgage status. It is a categorical field with 4 possible category codes, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of value codes and their labels is below.
MRGX value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (GQ/vacant/not owned or being bought) |
| 1 | Mortgage, deed of trust, or similar debt |
| 2 | Contract to purchase |
| 3 | None |
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MRGX — FAQ
What is the MRGX variable in PUMS?+
MRGX is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "First mortgage status". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the MRGX codes?+
MRGX has 4 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 MRGX variable come from?+
MRGX 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.