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
UH_FAMWGT_A2 is a 12-digit numeric varible.
UH_FAMWGT_A2 has two implied decimal places. That is, 12345678901 should be interpreted as 123456789.01. The IPUMS command files automatically make the necessary adjustment.
Description
Family weight (*100) - 1968-2025
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
See discussion of weights in Appendix Q.
These string values in the original data have been recoded as follows:
blank => 0 : 0
Universe
- All family records.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 – 1974 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 – 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
