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UH_CITYSTAT_A3
Principal/central city vs balance status, 2005-2025
Codes and Frequencies
Description
Principal/central city vs balance status - 2005-2025
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
With the introduction of new geographic codes in May 2004, the concept of MSA has been replaced by CBSA, and central city has been replaced by principal city. In 1986 SMSA becomes MSA/PMSA.
Universe
- All household records.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 – 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
