Identifiers & technical · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
PWGTP
Person's weight
- Type
- Numeric
- Length
- 5
- Ranges / codes
- 1
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
PWGTPis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for person's weight. 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.
PWGTP ranges & codes
| Range | Label |
|---|---|
| 1–9999 | Integer weight of person |
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PWGTP — FAQ
What is the PWGTP variable in PUMS?+
PWGTP is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Person's weight". It is a numeric field 5 characters long.
What values can PWGTP take?+
PWGTP is numeric. Its documented ranges and special codes are listed on this page (1 entries).
Where does the PWGTP variable come from?+
PWGTP 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.