UH_INCALM_A3 is a 5-digit numeric variable.
0 = None or NIU
top value = 99999
top nonrecoded = 45000

Description

Income from alimony - 2003-2018

This variable is empty in the original 2015 ASEC file.

Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
In 2003 the top, nonrecoded value is $45,000. ABOVE this, the individuals are grouped by sex, race/origin, and worker status. A mean income value is calculated within these groups and assigned to the individuals. The largest mean value is shown as the 'Top value'. See Appendix H.3, chart #3 for details on average replacement values for non-earnings income fields in 1999 forward.

For more information on topcodes, see here.

Comparability

UH_INCALM_A3 is comparable across all available samples.

Universe

Flags

Harmonized

• INCALIM