Monthly CPS data are not currently being released amidst the U.S. federal government shut down. Once the September 2025 monthly data are available, we will process and release them as quickly as possible via IPUMS.
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
WORKLY indicates whether or not the respondent worked any time in the calendar year previous to the survey year. For example, if the respondent is interviewed in March of 2015, they are reporting whether they had worked any time in 2014.
Universe
- 1988-1989 (ASEC): Adult civilians.
- 1990+ (ASEC): Adults, including Armed Forces.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 – 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
