Identifiers & technical · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
WGTP
Housing Unit Weight
- Type
- Numeric
- Length
- 5
- Ranges / codes
- 2
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
WGTPis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for housing unit 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.
WGTP ranges & codes
| Range | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | Group quarters place holder record |
| 1–9999 | Integer weight of housing unit |
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WGTP — FAQ
What is the WGTP variable in PUMS?+
WGTP is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Housing Unit Weight". It is a numeric field 5 characters long.
What values can WGTP take?+
WGTP is numeric. Its documented ranges and special codes are listed on this page (2 entries).
Where does the WGTP variable come from?+
WGTP 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.