UH_INCHLD_A2 is a 5-digit numeric variable.
0 = None or NIU
top value = 99999
top nonrecoded = 15000

Description

Income from child support - 1999-2018

Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
In 1999+ the top, nonrecoded value is $15,000. 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_INCHLD_A2 is comparable across all available samples.

Universe

Flags

Harmonized

• INCCHILD