Housing & costs · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
NP
Number of persons in this household
- Type
- Numeric
- Length
- 2
- Ranges / codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
NPis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for number of persons in this household. 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.
NP ranges & codes
| Range | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | Vacant unit |
| 1 | One person in household or any person in group quarters |
| 2–20 | Number of persons in household |
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NP — FAQ
What is the NP variable in PUMS?+
NP is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Number of persons in this household". It is a numeric field 2 characters long.
What values can NP take?+
NP is numeric. Its documented ranges and special codes are listed on this page (3 entries).
Where does the NP variable come from?+
NP 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.