Government Shutdown 2025 Monthly Data Status: September data are now available via IPUMS. October data were not collected. November data collection was extended and release of these data by the Census Bureau will be delayed.
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
CSPAY gives whether or not payments are included in a child support agreement, irrespective of whether this agreement is legal or non-legal. This variable is found on the child record.
Blank values for this variable represent individuals who were not interviewed in April of the sample year.
This variable is part of the Child Support Supplement.
Universe
- Persons with children (under age 21) with any kind (legal or non-legal) of child support agreement
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
