The 2026 September BMS data are now available via IPUMS CPS. October 2025 BMS data were not collected during the U.S. federal government shutdown.
UH_CITYSTAT_A3
Principal/central city vs balance status, 2005-2026
Codes and Frequencies
Description
Principal/central city vs balance status - 2005-2026
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With the introduction of new geographic codes in May 2004, the concept of MSA has been replaced by CBSA, and central city has been replaced by principal city.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 – 2026 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
