Income & earnings · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
PAP
Public assistance income past 12 months (use ADJINC to adjust to constant dollars)
- Type
- Numeric
- Length
- 5
- Ranges / codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
PAPis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for public assistance income past 12 months (use adjinc to adjust to constant dollars). 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.
PAP ranges & codes
| Range | Label |
|---|---|
| bbbbb | N/A (less than 15 years old) |
| 0 | None |
| 4–30000 | $4 to $30000 (Rounded and top-coded) |
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PAP — FAQ
What is the PAP variable in PUMS?+
PAP is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Public assistance income past 12 months (use ADJINC to adjust to constant dollars)". It is a numeric field 5 characters long.
What values can PAP take?+
PAP is numeric. Its documented ranges and special codes are listed on this page (3 entries).
Where does the PAP variable come from?+
PAP 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.