The March 2026 monthly data and the January 2026 data that were recently re-released by the Census Bureau are now available via IPUMS CPS. October 2025 data were not collected during the U.S. federal government shutdown.
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes
This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
CEFRNDNUM records the number of close friends the respondent currently has. This number excludes family members. Respondents were prompted to provide "about" how many close friends they have. Additionally, "close friends" were described to the respondent as "people you feel at ease with, can talk to about private matters, or call on for help."
This variable is part of the Civic Engagement Supplement.
Universe
- Persons age 18+
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
