Housing & costs · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
NOC
Number of own children in household (unweighted)
- Type
- Numeric
- Length
- 2
- Ranges / codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
NOCis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for number of own children in household (unweighted). It is a numeric field holding a numeric value, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of documented ranges and special codes is below.
NOC ranges & codes
| Range | Label |
|---|---|
| bb | N/A (GQ/vacant) |
| 0 | No own children |
| 1–19 | Number of own children in household |
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NOC — FAQ
What is the NOC variable in PUMS?+
NOC is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Number of own children in household (unweighted)". It is a numeric field 2 characters long.
What values can NOC take?+
NOC is numeric. Its documented ranges and special codes are listed on this page (3 entries).
Where does the NOC variable come from?+
NOC 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.