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