Identifiers & technical · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
RT
Record Type
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 2
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
RTis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for record type. It is a categorical field with 2 possible category codes, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of value codes and their labels is below.
RT value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| H | Housing Record or Group Quarters Unit |
| P | Person Record |
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RT — FAQ
What is the RT variable in PUMS?+
RT is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Record Type". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the RT codes?+
RT has 2 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 RT variable come from?+
RT 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.