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.
Codes and Frequencies
Description
Anyone in household receive food stamps - 1980-2026
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.
- 1990-2026: All interviewed households.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 – 2026 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
