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_INCHLD_A2 is a 5-digit numeric variable.
0 = None or NIU
top value = 99999
top nonrecoded = 15000
Description
Income from child support - 1999-2018
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
In 1999+ the top, nonrecoded value is $15,000. ABOVE this, the individuals are grouped by sex, race/origin, and worker status. A mean income value is calculated within these groups and assigned to the individuals. The largest mean value is shown as the 'Top value'. See Appendix H.3, chart #3 for details on average replacement values for non-earnings income fields in 1999 forward.
For more information on topcodes, see here.
Universe
- Those who received child support payments (incs25=1).
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 – 2018 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
