Housing & costs · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
RMSP
Number of rooms
- Type
- Numeric
- Length
- 2
- Ranges / codes
- 2
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
RMSPis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for number of rooms. 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.
RMSP ranges & codes
| Range | Label |
|---|---|
| bb | N/A (GQ) |
| 1–99 | Rooms (Top-coded) |
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RMSP — FAQ
What is the RMSP variable in PUMS?+
RMSP is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Number of rooms". It is a numeric field 2 characters long.
What values can RMSP take?+
RMSP is numeric. Its documented ranges and special codes are listed on this page (2 entries).
Where does the RMSP variable come from?+
RMSP 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.