Household & family · 2024 ACS PUMS variable

NPF

Number of persons in family (unweighted)

Type
Numeric
Length
2
Ranges / codes
2
Survey
2024 ACS 1-Year

NPFis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for number of persons in family (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.

NPF ranges & codes

RangeLabel
bbN/A (GQ/vacant/non-family household)
2–20Number of persons in family

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NPF — FAQ

What is the NPF variable in PUMS?+

NPF is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Number of persons in family (unweighted)". It is a numeric field 2 characters long.

What values can NPF take?+

NPF is numeric. Its documented ranges and special codes are listed on this page (2 entries).

Where does the NPF variable come from?+

NPF 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.

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