Work & commute · 2024 ACS PUMS variable
WKL
When last worked
- Type
- Categorical
- Length
- 1
- Value codes
- 4
- Survey
- 2024 ACS 1-Year
WKLis the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS PUMS variable for when last worked. It is a categorical field with 4 possible category codes, released in the 2024 Public Use Microdata Sample. The full list of value codes and their labels is below.
WKL value codes
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| b | N/A (less than 16 years old) |
| 1 | Within the past 12 months |
| 2 | 1-5 years ago |
| 3 | Over 5 years ago or never worked |
Work with WKL in PUMSdata
Instead of decoding WKLby hand, map and cross-tabulate it across every state and PUMA — correctly weighted, no setup. Free while we're in beta.
WKL — FAQ
What is the WKL variable in PUMS?+
WKL is the 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) variable for "When last worked". It is a categorical field 1 character long.
What are the WKL codes?+
WKL has 4 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 WKL variable come from?+
WKL 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.