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_SPOUSE_A2 is a 2-digit numeric variable.
0 = No spouse present
Description
Spouse's line number - 1989-2025
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
Warning - a user reports that in 83-87, spouse number equals line number in many cases. Other variables used to match spouses in these years are fspidx, fwfidx, and fhsbix.
Universe
- Adults (1=popstat=2).
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 – 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
