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
PENSION indicates whether the respondent's union or employer for his or her longest job during the preceding calendar year had a pension or other retirement plan for any of the employees, and, if so, whether the respondent was included in that plan. The question specifically excluded retirement support from Social Security.
Universe
- 1980-1989: Civilians 15+ who worked during the preceding calendar year.
- 1990-2025: Persons 15+ who worked during the preceding calendar year.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 – 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
