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
UH_FSVAL_A2 is a 4-digit numeric variable with a range from 1 to 9999.
0 = None or NIU
Description
Value of food stamps received by household - 1989-2008
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
See Appendix Y for discussion of income threshold effects on low-income items.
Universe
- Households which received food stamps (fdstmp=1).
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 – 2008 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
