Work & commute · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
NWAV
Available for work (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 6
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
NWAVis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for available for work (unedited - see 'employment status recode' (esr)). It is a categorical field with 6 possible category codes, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of value codes and their labels is below.
NWAV value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (less than 16 years/at work/not looking) |
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No, temporarily ill |
| 3 | No, other reasons |
| 4 | No, unspecified |
| 5 | Did not report |
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NWAV — FAQ
What is the NWAV variable in PUMS?+
NWAV is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Available for work (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the NWAV codes?+
NWAV has 6 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 NWAV variable come from?+
NWAV 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.