Work & commute · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
NWAB
Temporary absence from work (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 4
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
NWABis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for temporary absence from work (unedited - see 'employment status recode' (esr)). It is a categorical field with 4 possible category codes, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of value codes and their labels is below.
NWAB value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (less than 16 years old/at work/on layoff) |
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | Did not report |
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NWAB — FAQ
What is the NWAB variable in PUMS?+
NWAB is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Temporary absence from work (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the NWAB codes?+
NWAB has 4 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 NWAB variable come from?+
NWAB 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.