Demographics · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
SEX
Sex
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 2
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
SEXis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for sex. 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.
SEX value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Male |
| 2 | Female |
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SEX — FAQ
What is the SEX variable in PUMS?+
SEX is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Sex". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the SEX codes?+
SEX 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 SEX variable come from?+
SEX 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.