The February 2026 monthly data are available via IPUMS CPS. We have not yet processed the January 2026 data that were recently re-released by the Census Bureau. October 2025 data were not collected during the U.S. federal government shutdown.
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For veterans who received GI Bill benefits, VBENWHOSPOUSE specifies whether the veteran's spouse has used or plans to use the benefits.
This variable is part of the Veterans Supplement.
Universe
- Veterans who received GI Bill benefits (VGIBILLBEN).
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 – 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |