Government Shutdown 2025 Monthly Data Status: September data are now available via IPUMS. October data were not collected. November data collection was extended and release of these data by the Census Bureau will be delayed.
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
WHYMOVE reports the primary reason for moving, for people who lived in a different residence a year ago. While data were collected for all movers age 1 and older, the responses for minors doubtless reflect the rationales given by adults in the household. The codes relate to family, work, housing, education, climate, and health.
Movers across various geographic boundaries--county, state, and country--are identified in the MIGRATE1 variable. State and foreign country of previous residence are specified in the MIGSTA1 and COUNTRY variables, respectively.
Universe
- Persons 1+ who lived in a different residence a year ago.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 – 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
