The recently concluded U.S. federal government shutdown impacted CPS data collection and release timelines. Once the September 2025 monthly data are available, we will process and release them as quickly as possible via IPUMS.
Codes and Frequencies
Description
Anyone in household receive food stamps - 1980-2025
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
See Appendix Y for discussion of income threshold effects on low-income items.
Universe
- 1980-1989: Households with a total income below $30,000.
- 1990-2025: All interviewed households.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 – 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
