Work & commute · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
WKHP
Usual hours worked per week past 12 months
- Type
- Numeric
- Length
- 2
- Ranges / codes
- 3
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
WKHPis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for usual hours worked per week past 12 months. 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.
WKHP ranges & codes
| Range | Label |
|---|---|
| bb | N/A (less than 16 years old/did not work during the past 12 months) |
| 1–98 | 1 to 98 usual hours |
| 99 | 99 or more usual hours |
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WKHP — FAQ
What is the WKHP variable in PUMS?+
WKHP is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "Usual hours worked per week past 12 months". It is a numeric field 2 characters long.
What values can WKHP take?+
WKHP is numeric. Its documented ranges and special codes are listed on this page (3 entries).
Where does the WKHP variable come from?+
WKHP 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.