Work & commute · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
NWLK
Looking for work (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 4
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
NWLKis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for looking for 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.
NWLK value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (less than 16 years old/at work/temporarily absent/informed of recall) |
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | Did not report |
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NWLK — FAQ
What is the NWLK variable in PUMS?+
NWLK is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Looking for work (UNEDITED - See 'Employment Status Recode' (ESR))". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the NWLK codes?+
NWLK 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 NWLK variable come from?+
NWLK 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.