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 and Frequencies
Description
OFFREASON gives the reason for the discrepancy between OFFPOV and POVERTY. Refer to the notes for Replicating Official Poverty for further information.
Comparability
No information available.Universe
- All persons where CPS poverty does not match official poverty.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 – 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
