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
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For persons ages 5 and older, MIG5REGION reports the Census region (Northeast, Midwest, South, or West) of their residence 5 years ago.
For information about other 5-year migration variables, see MIGRATE5.
Universe
- Persons ages 5 and older.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
