Housing & costs · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
MV
When moved into this house or apartment
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 8
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
MVis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for when moved into this house or apartment. It is a categorical field with 8 possible category codes, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of value codes and their labels is below.
MV value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (GQ/vacant) |
| 1 | 12 months or less |
| 2 | 13 to 23 months |
| 3 | 2 to 4 years |
| 4 | 5 to 9 years |
| 5 | 10 to 19 years |
| 6 | 20 to 29 years |
| 7 | 30 years or more |
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MV — FAQ
What is the MV variable in PUMS?+
MV is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "When moved into this house or apartment". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the MV codes?+
MV has 8 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 MV variable come from?+
MV 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.