Options for getting IPUMS-CPS data

Make your own customized extract 

• Register for access to use the data extraction system. The data and documentation are free, and approval is instantaneous.
• Create an extract using the free online extraction system.
• We will email you when the extract is ready. Usually it takes less than an hour.
• Download your customized dataset, codebook, and statistics package syntax file.
• Having trouble?
  • See our instructions for using the data extraction system.
  • See our instructions for opening an extract on your PC.
  • Feel free to ask us for help.

Use our online data analysis system

• Don't have a statistics package? Just looking for a quick statistic? Make tables and more with this easy-to-use online data analysis system. IPUMS-CPS datasets from 1962-2006 are available.