Diary Data Dictionary

FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

CU And Diary Identifiers

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

NEWID CU identification number. Digits 1-7 (CU sequence number, 1 through 9999999) uniquely identify the CU. Digit 8 

is the week number, 1 or 2

 BLS derived

NUM(8)

STRTMNTH Diary start date - month

 Cover 19

CHAR(2)

STRTYEAR Diary start date - year

 Cover 19

CHAR(4)

WEEKI Week of the Diary

 CODED

 1 First week Diary

 2 Second week Diary

 Census derived

WEEKI_ CHAR(1)

WEEKN Number of Diary weeks surveyed, 1 or 2

 BLS derived

NUM(1)

HH_CU_Q Count of CUs in this household

 BLS derived

HH_CU_Q_ NUM(2)

HHID Identifier for household with more than one CU. Household with only one CU will be set to missing.

 BLS derived

HHID_ NUM(3)

CUID CU sequence number which uniquely identifies CUs (Digits 1-7 of NEWID) NUM(7)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

CU And Diary Identifiers

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

PICKCODE Pick-up Code

 CODED

 201 Interview

 217 Interview – Temporarily absent (counted as type B, in scope for BLS)

CHAR(3)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

CU Characteristics

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

BLS_URBN Urban/Rural

 CODED

 1 Urban

 2 Rural

 BLS derived

CHAR(1)

CUTENURE Housing tenure

 CODED

 1 Owned with mortgage

 2 Owned without mortgage

 3 Owned mortgage not reported

 4 Rented

 5 Occupied without payment of cash rent

 6 Student housing

 BLS derived

CUTE_URE CHAR(1)

EARNCOMP Composition of earners

 CODED

 1 Reference person only

 2 Reference person and spouse

 3 Reference person, spouse, and others

 4 Reference person and others

 5 Spouse only

 6 Spouse and others

 7 Others only

 8 No earners

 BLS derived

EARN_OM CHAR(1)

FAM_SIZE Number of members in CU

 BLS derived

FAM__IZE NUM(2)

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CU Characteristics

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

FAM_TYPE CU type is based on relationship of members to reference person. "Own" children include blood-related sons and 

daughters, step children and adopted children. 

 CODED

 1 Husband and wife (H/W) only

 2 H/W, own children only, oldest child under 6 years old

 3 H/W, own children only, oldest child 6 to 17 years old 

4 H/W, own children only, oldest child over 17 years old 

5 All other H/W CUs

 6 One parent, male, own children only, at least one child age under 18 years old

 7 One parent, female, own children only, at least one child age under 18 years old

 8 Single persons

 9 Other CUs

 BLS derived

FAM__YPE CHAR(1)

NO_EARNR Number of earners

 BLS derived

NO_E_RNR NUM(2)

PERSLT18 Number of children less than 18 in CU

 BLS derived

PERS_T18 NUM(2)

PERSOT64 Number of persons over 64 in CU

 BLS derived

PERS_T64 NUM(2)

POPSIZE Population size of the PSU

 CODED

 1 More than 4 million

 2 1.20-4 million

 3 0.33-1.19 million

 4 125 - 329.9 thousand

 5 Less than 125 thousand

 BLS derived

CHAR(1)

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CU Characteristics

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

REGION Region

 CODED

 1 Northeast

 2 Midwest

 3 South

 4 West

 BLS derived

CHAR(1)

RESPSTAT Completeness of income response

 CODED

 1 Complete income respondent

 2 Incomplete income respondent

 BLS derived

RESP_TAT CHAR(1)

SMSASTAT Does CU reside inside a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

 BLS derived

CHAR(1)

VEHQ How many automobiles, trucks, or other vehicles do you own?

 

 S02 4B

VEHQ_ NUM(2)

CHILDAGE Age of children of reference person

 CODED

 0 No children

 1 All children less than 6

 2 Oldest child between 6 and 11 and at least one child less than 6

 3 All children between 6 and 11

 4 Oldest child between 12 and 17 and at least one child less than 12

 5 All children between 12 and 17

 6 Oldest child greater than 17 and at least one child less than 17

 7 All children greater than 17

 BLS derived

CHIL_AGE CHAR(1)

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CU Characteristics

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

INCLASS Income class of CU based on income before taxes (Codes 01 through 09 are for CUs considered complete reporters 

of income)

 CODED

 01 Less than $5,000

 02 $5,000 to $9,999

 03 $10,000 to $14,999

 04 $15,000 to $19,999

 05 $20,000 to $29,999

 06 $30,000 to $39,999

 07 $40,000 to $49,999

 08 $50,000 to $69,999

 09 $70,000 and over

 BLS derived

CHAR(2)

STATE State identifier (see Section IV.A. and Section X.D. for important information regarding suppression and topcoding 

of the STATE variable)

 CODED

 01 Alabama 29 Missouri

 02 Alaska 30 Montana

 04 Arizona 31 Nebraska

 05 Arkansas 32 Nevada

 06 California 33 New Hampshire

 08 Colorado 34 New Jersey

 09 Connecticut 36 New York

 10 Delaware 37 North Carolina

 11 District of Columbia 39 Ohio

 12 Florida 40 Oklahoma

 13 Georgia 41 Oregon

 15 Hawaii 42 Pennsylvania

 16 Idaho 44 Rhode Island

 17 Illinois 45 South Carolina

 18 Indiana 46 South Dakota

 20 Kansas 47 Tennessee

 21 Kentucky 48 Texas

 22 Louisiana

CHAR(2)

INC_RANK Weighted cumulative percent income ranking of CU to total population (rural and non-rural CUs). Ranking based 

on income before taxes for complete reporters. Rank of incomplete income reporters is set to zero.

 BLS derived

INC__ANK NUM(9,7)

INC_RNKM Weighted cumulative percent ranking based on total current income, based on FINCBEFM. INC__NKM NUM(9,7)

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CU Characteristics

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

INC_RNK1 Imputation Iteration #1 - INC_RANK NUM(9,7)

INC_RNK2 Imputation Iteration #2 - INC_RANK NUM(9,7)

INC_RNK3 Imputation Iteration #3 - INC_RANK NUM(9,7)

INC_RNK4 Imputation Iteration #4 - INC_RANK NUM(9,7)

INC_RNK5 Imputation Iteration #5 - INC_RANK NUM(9,7)

PSU Primary Sampling Unit

 CODED

 1109 New York, NY

 1110 New York, Connecticut suburbs

 1111 New Jersey suburbs

 1102 Philadelphia – Wilmington – Atlantic City, PA – NJ – DE - MD

 1103 Boston – Brockton – Nashua, MA – NH – ME - CT

 1207 Chicago – Gary – Kenosha, IL – IN - WI

 1208 Detroit – Ann Arbor – Flint, MI

 1210 Cleveland – Akron, OH

 1211 Minneapolis – St. Paul, MN – WI

 1312 Washington, DC – MD – VA – WV

 1313 Baltimore, MD

 1316 Dallas – Ft. Worth, TX

 1318 Houston – Galveston – Brazoria, TX

 1319 Atlanta, GA

 1320 Miami – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

 1419 Los Angeles – Orange, CA

 1420 Los Angeles suburbs, CA

 1422 San Francisco – Oakland – San Jose, CA 

 1423 Seattle – Tacoma – Bremerton, WA

 1424 San Diego, CA

 1429 Phoenix – Mesa, AZ

 Note: Only “A” size PSUs are identified on the public use microdata

CHAR(4)

POVLEVCY Poverty threshold for the CU in the current year NUM(8)

POVLEVPY Poverty threshold for the CU in the previous year NUM(8)

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CU Characteristics

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

POV_CY Is your CU below the current year’s poverty threshold?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

CHAR(1)

POV_PY Is your CU below the prior year’s poverty threshold?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

CHAR(1)

POV_CYM Is this CU below the current year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputation Mean?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the current year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the current year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

POV_CY1 Is this CU below the current year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputations Iteration?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the current year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the current year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

POV_CY2 Is this CU below the current year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputations Iteration?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the current year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the current year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

POV_CY3 Is this CU below the current year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputations Iteration?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the current year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the current year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

POV_CY4 Is this CU below the current year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputations Iteration?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the current year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the current year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

POV_CY5 Is this CU below the current year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputations Iteration?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the current year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the current year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

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CU Characteristics

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

POV_PYM Is this CU below the previous year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputation Mean?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the previous year’s poverty threshold 

 2 No, not below the previous year’s poverty

CHAR(1)

POV_PY1 Is this CU below the previous year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputations Iteration?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the previous year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the previous year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

POV_PY2 Is this CU below the previous year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputations Iteration?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the previous year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the previous year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

POV_PY3 Is this CU below the previous year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputations Iteration?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the previous year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the previous year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

POV_PY4 Is this CU below the previous year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputations Iteration?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the previous year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the previous year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

POV_PY5 Is this CU below the previous year’s poverty threshold, based on Income Imputations Iteration?

 CODED

 1 Yes, below the previous year’s poverty threshold

 2 No, not below the previous year’s poverty threshold

CHAR(1)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Characteristics Of Reference Person And Spouse

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

AGE_REF Age of reference person

 BLS derived

AGE_REF_ NUM(2)

AGE2 Age of spouse

 BLS derived

AGE2_ NUM(2)

EDUC_REF Education of reference person

 CODED

 00 Never attended school

 10 First through eighth grade

 11 Ninth through twelve grade (no H.S. diploma)

 12 High school graduate

 13 Some college, less than college graduate

 14 Associate's degree (occupational/vocational or academic) 

 15 Bachelor's degree

 16 Master's degree

 17 Professional/Doctorate degree

 BLS derived

EDUC0REF CHAR(2)

EDUCA2 Education of spouse

 CODED - same as EDUC_REF

 BLS derived

EDUCA2_ CHAR(2)

MARITAL1 Marital status of reference person

 CODED

 1 Married

 2 Widowed

 3 Divorced

 4 Separated

 5 Never married

 BLS derived

MARI_AL1 CHAR(1)

RACE2 Race of spouse

 CODED - same as REF_RACE

 BLS derived

RACE2_ CHAR(1)

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Characteristics Of Reference Person And Spouse

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

REF_RACE Race of reference person

 CODED

 1 White

 2 African American, or Black

 3 American Indian, or Alaskan Native

 4 Asian

 5 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

 6 Multi-race

 BLS derived

REF__ACE CHAR(1)

SEX_REF Sex of reference person

 CODED

 1 Male

 2 Female

 BLS derived

SEX_REF_ CHAR(1)

SEX2 Sex of spouse

 CODED - same as SEX_REF

 BLS derived

SEX2_ CHAR(1)

HORREF1 Hispanic Origin of the Reference Person

 CODED

 1 Mexican

 2 Mexican-American

 3 Chicano

 4 Puerto Rican

 5 Cuban

 6 Other group not listed

 Blank for non-Hispanic

HORREF1_ CHAR(1)

HORREF2 Hispanic Origin of the spouse

 Coded same as HORREF1

HORREF2_ CHAR(1)

HISP_REF Hispanic origin of reference person

 CODED

1 Hispanic

2 Non-Hispanic

CHAR(1)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Characteristics Of Reference Person And Spouse

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

HISP2 Hispanic origin of spouse

 CODED

 1 Hispanic

 2 Non-Hispanic

CHAR(1)

HIGH_EDU Highest level of education within the CU

CODED

00 Never Attended

10 1st-8th Grade

11 9th-12th Grade (no high school diploma)

12 HS Graduate

13 Some college, no degree

14 AA degree

15 Bachelors degree

16 Masters degree, professional/doctorate degree

CHAR(2)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Work Experience Of Reference Person And Spouse

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

EMPLTYP1 Employer from which reference person received the most earnings in past 12 months

 CODED

 1 Private company, business, or individual

 2 Federal government

 3 State government

 4 Local government

 5 Self-employed in own business, professional practice, or farm

 6 Family business or farm, working without pay

 BLS derived

EMPL_YP1 CHAR(1)

EMPLTYP2 Employer from which spouse received the most earnings during the past 12 months

 CODED - Same as EMPLTYP1

 BLS derived

EMPL_YP2 CHAR(1)

HRSPRWK1 Number of hours usually worked per week by reference person

 BLS derived

HRSP_WK1 NUM(3)

HRSPRWK2 Number of hours usually worked per week by spouse

 BLS derived

HRSP_WK2 NUM(3)

OCCEXPNX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of occupational expenses such as union dues, tools, uniforms, 

business or professional association dues, licenses or permits?

 S04B 5

OCCE_PNX NUM(8)

OCCULIS2 Job in which spouse received the most earnings during the past 12 months

 CODED - same as OCCULIS1

 S04A 4a

OCCU_IS2 CHAR(2)

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Work Experience Of Reference Person And Spouse

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

OCCULIS1 The job in which reference person received the most earnings during the past 12 months best fits the following 

category 

 CODED

 Manager, professional

 01 Administrator, manager

 02 Teacher

 03 Professional

 04 Administrative support, including clerical

 05 Sales, retail

 06 Sales, business goods and services

 07 Technician

 08 Protective service

 09 Private household service

 10 Other service

 11 Machine or transportation operator, laborer 

 12 Construction workers, mechanics 

 13 Farming 

 14 Forestry, fishing, groundskeeping 

 15 Armed Forces 

 BLS derived

* OCCU_IS1 CHAR(2) C(Y131)

WHYNWRK1 Reason reference person did not work during the past 12 months CODED

 1 Retired

 2 Taking care of home/CU

 3 Going to school

 4 Ill, disabled, unable to work

 5 Unable to find work

 6 Doing something else

 BLS derived

WHYN_RK CHAR(1)

WHYNWRK2 Reason spouse did not work during the past 12 months CODED - same as WHYNWRK1

 BLS derived

WHYN_RK CHAR(1)

WK_WRKD1 Number of weeks worked by reference person in the last 12 months, including full or part time, paid vacation and 

paid sick leave.

 BLS derived

WK_W_KD NUM(2)

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Work Experience Of Reference Person And Spouse

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

WK_WRKD2 Number of weeks worked by spouse in the last 12 months, including full or part time, paid vacation and paid sick 

leave.

 BLS derived

WK_W_KD NUM(2)

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Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

DIVX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from dividends, royalties, estates, or trusts 

received by ALL CU members?

* NUM(8) D(Y124)

FBSNSX Amount of income or loss from nonfarm business, partnership or professional practice received by all CU members 

in past 12 months (Sum BSNSX from MEMB file for all CU members)

* FBSNSX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

FFARMX Amount of income or loss from own farm received by all CU members in past 12 months (Sum FARMX from 

MEMB file for all CU members)

* FFARMX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

FINCAFTX Amount of CU income after taxes in past 12 months (FINCBEFX - PERSTAX)

 *L

 BLS derived

FINC_FTX NUM(8)

FINCBEFX Amount of CU income before taxes in past 12 months ((OTHREGX + OTHREGBX) + (WELFRX + WELFRBX) + 

(INTRDVX + INTRDVBX) + (ROYESTX +ROYESTBX) + (RETSURVX + RETSRVBX) + (NETRENTX + 

NETRNTBX) + FWAGEX + FSMPFRMX + (OTHINX + OTHINBX) + FSS_RRX + FSUPPX + JFS_AMT))

 *L

 BLS derived

FINC_EFX NUM(8)

FSS_RRX Amount of Social Security and Railroad Retirement income prior to deductions for medical insurance and Medicare 

received by all CU members in past 12 months (Sum SOCRRX from MEMB file for all CU members)

FSS_RRX_ NUM(8)

FSUPPX Amount of Supplemental Security Income from all sources received by all CU members in past 12 months (Sum 

SUPPX from MEMB file for all CU members)

FSUPPX_ NUM(8)

FWAGEX Amount of wage and salary income before deductions received by all CU members in past 12 months (Sum 

WAGEX from MEMB file for all CU members)

FWAGEX_ NUM(8)

INTX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from interest on savings accounts or bonds 

received by ALL CU members?

* INTX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

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Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

JFS_AMT Annual value of Food Stamps received by CU 

JFS_AMT = 12 X sum of (FS_AMT1 ... FS_AMT7)

NOTE: JFS_AMT is a component of FINCBEFX, NONERNX, and FINCAFTX

 BLS derived

JFS_AMT_ NUM(8)

OTHINX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of other money income including money received from cash 

scholarships and fellowships, stipends not based on working, or from the care of foster children received by ALL 

CU members?

OTHINX_ NUM(8)

* OTHRNTX During the past 12 months, how much net income or loss was received from payments from other rental units? *L OTHRNTX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

* PENSIONX Amount received from pensions or annuities from private companies, military or government, IRA or Keogh PENS_ONX NUM(8) D(Y124)

ROOMX During the past 12 months, how much net income or loss was received from roomers or boarders?

 *L

* ROOMX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

UNEMPX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from unemployment compensation received by 

ALL CU members?

* UNEMPX NUM(8) D(Y124)

WELFRX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from public assistance or welfare including money 

received from job training grants such as Job Corps received by ALL CU members?

WELFRX_ NUM(8)

WRKRSX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from workers’ compensation or veterans’ benefits, 

including education benefits, but excluding military retirement, received by ALL CU members?

* WRKRSX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

CHDOTHX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from child support payments in other than a lump 

sum amount received by ALL CU members?

* CHDOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

ALIOTHX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from regular contributions from alimony and other 

sources, such as from persons outside the CU received by ALL CU members?

* ALIOTHX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

ALIOTHXM During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from regular contributions from alimony and other 

sources such as from persons outside the CU received by ALL CU members?

* ALIO_HXM NUM(10,1) D(Y124)

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Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

* ALIOTHX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - ALIOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* ALIOTHX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - ALIOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* ALIOTHX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - ALIOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* ALIOTHX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - ALIOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* ALIOTHX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - ALIOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* ALIOTHXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

CHDOTHXM During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from child support payments in other than a lump 

sum amount received by ALL CU members?

* CHDO_HX NUM(10,1) D(Y124)

* CHDOTHX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - CHDOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* CHDOTHX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - CHDOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* CHDOTHX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - CHDOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* CHDOTHX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - CHDOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* CHDOTHX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - CHDOTHX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* CHDOTHXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

DIVXM During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from dividends, royalties, estates, or trusts 

received by ALL CU members?

* DIVXM_ NUM(10,1) D(Y124)

* DIVX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - DIVX DIVX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

* DIVX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - DIVX NUM(8) D(Y124)

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Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

* DIVX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - DIVX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* DIVX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - DIVX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* DIVX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - DIVX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* DIVXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

FBSNSXM Amount of income or loss from nonfarm business, partnership or professional practice received by all CU members 

in past 12 months (Sum BSNSXM from MEMB file for all CU members)

* FBSNSXM_ NUM(11,1) D(Y124)

* FBSNSX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FBSNSX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FBSNSX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FBSNSX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FBSNSX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FBSNSX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FBSNSX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FBSNSX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FBSNSX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FBSNSX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FBSNSXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

FFARMXM Amount of income or loss from own farm received by all CU members in past 12 months (Sum FARMXM from 

MEMB file for all CU members)

* FFARMXM NUM(11,1) D(Y124)

* FFARMX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FFARMX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FFARMX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FFARMX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FFARMX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FFARMX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FFARMX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FFARMX NUM(9) D(Y124)

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Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

* FFARMX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FFARMX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FFARMXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

FINCAFTM Amount of CU income after taxes in past 12 months (FINCBEFM - PERSTAX)

 *L

 BLS derived

FINC_FTM NUM(11,1)

FINCAFT1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FINCAFTX NUM(9)

FINCAFT2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FINCAFTX NUM(9)

FINCAFT3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FINCAFTX NUM(9)

FINCAFT4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FINCAFTX NUM(9)

FINCAFT5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FINCAFTX NUM(9)

FINCBEFM Amount of imputed CU income before taxes in past 12 months (OTHREGXM + WELFRXM + INTRDVXM + 

ROYESTXM + RETSURVM + NETRENTM + FWAGEXM + FSMPFRXM + FSS_RRXM + FSUPPXM + 

OTHINXM + JFS_AMTM)

FINC_EFM NUM(11,1)

FINCBEF1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FINCBEFX NUM(9)

FINCBEF2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FINCBEFX NUM(9)

FINCBEF3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FINCBEFX NUM(9)

FINCBEF4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FINCBEFX NUM(9)

FINCBEF5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FINCBEFX NUM(9)

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Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

FINCBEFI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3)

FSS_RRXM Amount of Social Security and Railroad Retirement income prior to deductions for medical insurance and Medicare 

received by all CU members in past 12 months (Sum SOCRRXM from MEMB file for all CU members)

FSS__RXM NUM(10,1)

FSS_RRX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FSS_RRX NUM(8)

FSS_RRX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FSS_RRX NUM(8)

FSS_RRX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FSS_RRX NUM(8)

FSS_RRX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FSS_RRX NUM(8)

FSS_RRX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FSS_RRX NUM(8)

FSS_RRXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3)

FSUPPXM Amount of Supplemental Security Income from all sources received by all CU members in past 12 months (Sum 

SUPPXM from MEMB file for all CU members)

FSUPPXM_ NUM(10,1)

FSUPPX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FSUPPX NUM(8)

FSUPPX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FSUPPX NUM(8)

FSUPPX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FSUPPX NUM(8)

FSUPPX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FSUPPX NUM(8)

FSUPPX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FSUPPX NUM(8)

FSUPPXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

FWAGEXM Amount of wage and salary income before deductions received by all CU members in past 12 months (Sum 

WAGEXM from MEMB file for all CU members)

FWAGEXM NUM(10,1)

FWAGEX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FWAGEX NUM(8)

FWAGEX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FWAGEX NUM(8)

FWAGEX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FWAGEX NUM(8)

FWAGEX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FWAGEX NUM(8)

FWAGEX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FWAGEX NUM(8)

FWAGEXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D. NUM(3)

INTXM During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from interest on savings accounts or bonds 

received by ALL CU members?

* INTXM_ NUM(9,1) D(Y124)

* INTX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - INTX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* INTX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - INTX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* INTX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - INTX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* INTX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - INTX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* INTX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - INTX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* INTXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

JFS_AMTM Annual value of Food Stamps received by CU JFS_AMTM = 12 X FS_AMTM

 NOTE: JFS_AMTM is a component of FINCBEFM and FINCAFTM

JFS__MTM NUM(8,1)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

JFS_AMT1 Imputation Iteration #1 - JFS_AMTX NUM(6)

JFS_AMT2 Imputation Iteration #2 - JFS_AMTX NUM(6)

JFS_AMT3 Imputation Iteration #3 - JFS_AMTX NUM(6)

JFS_AMT4 Imputation Iteration #4 - JFS_AMTX NUM(6)

JFS_AMT5 Imputation Iteration #5 - JFS_AMTX NUM(6)

OTHINXM During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of other money income including money received from cash 

scholarships and fellowships, stipends not based on working, or from the care of foster children received by ALL 

CU members?

OTHINXM_ NUM(10,1)

OTHINX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - OTHINX NUM(8)

OTHINX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - OTHINX NUM(8)

OTHINX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - OTHINX NUM(8)

OTHINX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - OTHINX NUM(8)

OTHINX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - OTHINX NUM(8)

OTHINXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3)

* OTHRNTXM During the past 12 months, how much net income or loss was received from payments from other rental units? *L OTHR_TX NUM(11,1) D(Y124)

* OTHRNTX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - OTHRNTX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* OTHRNTX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - OTHRNTX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* OTHRNTX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - OTHRNTX NUM(9) D(Y124)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

* OTHRNTX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - OTHRNTX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* OTHRNTX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - OTHRNTX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* OTHRNTXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

PENSIONM During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from pensions or annuities from private 

companies, military, Government, IRA, or Keogh received by ALL CU members?

* PENS_ONM NUM(10,1) D(Y124)

* PENSION1 Imputation Iteration #1 - PENSIONX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* PENSION2 Imputation Iteration #2 - PENSIONX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* PENSION3 Imputation Iteration #3 - PENSIONX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* PENSION4 Imputation Iteration #4 - PENSIONX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* PENSION5 Imputation Iteration #5 - PENSIONX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* PENSIONI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

ROOMXM During the past 12 months, how much net income or loss was received from roomers or boarders?

 *L

* ROOMXM_ NUM(9,1) D(Y124)

* ROOMX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - ROOMX NUM(7) D(Y124)

* ROOMX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - ROOMX NUM(7) D(Y124)

* ROOMX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - ROOMX NUM(7) D(Y124)

* ROOMX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - ROOMX NUM(7) D(Y124)

* ROOMX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - ROOMX NUM(7) D(Y124)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

* ROOMXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

UNEMPXM During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from unemployment compensation received by 

ALL CU members?

* UNEMPXM NUM(8,1) D(Y124)

* UNEMPX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - UNEMPX NUM(6) D(Y124)

* UNEMPX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - UNEMPX NUM(6) D(Y124)

* UNEMPX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - UNEMPX NUM(6) D(Y124)

* UNEMPX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - UNEMPX NUM(6) D(Y124)

* UNEMPX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - UNEMPX NUM(6) D(Y124)

* UNEMPXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

WELFRXM During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from public assistance or welfare including money 

received from job training grants such as Job Corps received by ALL CU members?

WELFRXM NUM(10,1)

WELFRX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - WELFRX NUM(8)

WELFRX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - WELFRX NUM(8)

WELFRX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - WELFRX NUM(8)

WELFRX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - WELFRX NUM(8)

WELFRX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - WELFRX NUM(8)

WELFRXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

WRKRSXM During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of income from workers’ compensation or veterans’ benefits, 

including education benefits, but excluding military retirement, received by ALL CU members?

* WRKRSXM NUM(10,1) D(Y124)

* WRKRSX1 Imputation Iteration #1 -WRKRSX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* WRKRSX2 Imputation Iteration #2 -WRKRSX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* WRKRSX3 Imputation Iteration #3 -WRKRSX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* WRKRSX4 Imputation Iteration #4 -WRKRSX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* WRKRSX5 Imputation Iteration #5 -WRKRSX NUM(8) D(Y124)

* WRKRSXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

ALIOTHB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total amount received in alimony and other sources during the last 

12 months?

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* ALIOTHB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* ALIOTHBX Median of bracket range ALIO_HBX NUM(6) D(Y124)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

CHDOTHB Could you tell me which best reflects the total amount received in child support payments, other than lump sum 

amounts, by all CU members during the last 12 months?

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* CHDOTHB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* CHDOTHBX Median of bracket range CHDO_HB NUM(6) D(Y124)

DIVB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total amount of income from dividends, trusts, estates or royalties 

during the last 12 months?

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* DIVB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* DIVBX Median of bracket range DIVBX_ NUM(6) D(Y124)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

INTB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total amount of interest received by all CU members during the last 

12 months? 

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* INTB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* INTBX Median of bracket range INTBX_ NUM(6) D(Y124)

OTHINB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total amount of other money income received during the last 12 

months?

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

OTHINB_ CHAR(2)

OTHINBX Median of bracket range OTHINBX_ NUM(6)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

OTHLOSSB Could you tell me which range best reflects your net income or loss from other rental units during the last 12 

months? 

 CODED

 00 Loss

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* OTHL_SSB CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* OTHLOSBX Median of bracket range OTHL_SBX NUM(6) D(Y124)

PNSIONB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total amount of retirement pensions and annuities during the last 12 

months? 

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* PNSIONB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* PNSIONBX Median of bracket range PNSI_NBX NUM(6) D(Y124)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

ROOMLOSB Could you tell me which range best reflects your net income or loss from roomers or boarders?

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* ROOM_OS CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* ROOMLSBX Median of bracket range ROOM_SB NUM(6) D(Y124)

UNEMPB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total amount received in unemployment compensation during the 

last 12 months?

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* UNEMPB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* UNEMPBX Median of bracket range UNEMPBX NUM(6) D(Y124)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

WELFRB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total amount of income from cash assistance from state or local 

government welfare programs during the last 12 months?

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

WELFRB_ CHAR(2)

WELFRBX Median of bracket range WELFRBX_ NUM(6)

WRKRSB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total amount of income from worker's compensation during the last 

12 months?

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* WRKRSB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* WRKRSBX Median of bracket range WRKRSBX NUM(6) D(Y124)

EITC During the past 12 months,did you claim an Earned Income Tax Credit on your federal income tax return?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

* EITC_ CHAR(1) N(Y131)

FSMPFRMX Total income received from self-employment income before deduction by family grouping. 

FSMPFRMX = Sum of Members' SEMPFRMX + SMPFRMBX

* FSMP_RM NUM(8) N(Y131)

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* FSMPFRX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FSMPFRMX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* FSMPFRX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FSMPFRMX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* FSMPFRX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FSMPFRMX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* FSMPFRX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FSMPFRMX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* FSMPFRX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FSMPFRMX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* FSMPFRXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) N(Y131)

FSMPFRXM Total amount of income received from self-employment income Income Imputation by family grouping, mean of 

imputation iterations FSMPFRXM

* FSMP_RX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* INTRDVB Range that best reflects the amount you received in interest or dividends during the past 12 months INTRDVB_ CHAR(2) N(Y131)

* INTRDVBX Median value of INTRDVB bracket range INTR_VBX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* INTRDVX What was the amount received in interest or dividend during the past 12 months? INTRDVX_ NUM(8) N(Y131)

* INTRDVX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - INTRDIVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* INTRDVX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - INTRDIVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* INTRDVX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - INTRDIVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* INTRDVX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - INTRDIVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* INTRDVX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - INTRDIVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* INTRDVXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. NUM(3) N(Y131)

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* INTRDVXM Amount of income received from interest and dividends, mean Income Imputation of the iterations INTR_VXM NUM(8) N(Y131)

* NETRENTB Range that best reflects the total net rental income or loss during the past 12 months NETR_NTB CHAR(2) N(Y131)

* NETRENTX What was the amount of net rental income or loss? NETR_NTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* NETRNTBX Median value of bracket range of NETRENTB NETR_TBX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* NETRENT1 Imputation Iteration #1 - NETRENTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* NETRENT2 Imputation Iteration #2 - NETRENTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* NETRENT3 Imputation Iteration #3 - NETRENTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* NETRENT4 Imputation Iteration #4 - NETRENTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* NETRENT5 Imputation Iteration #5 - NETRENTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* NETRENTI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. NUM(3) N(Y131)

* NETRENTM Amount of income received from net rental income or loss, Income Imputation mean of the iterations NETR_NTM NUM(8) N(Y131)

OTHREGB Range which best reflects the total amount received in Veteran's Administration (VA) payments, unemployment 

compensation, child support, or alimony during the past 12 months

* OTHREGB_ CHAR(2) N(Y131)

* OTHREGBX Median value of bracket range for OTHREGB OTHR_GBX NUM(8) N(Y131)

OTHREGX Income on a REGULAR basis from any other source such as Veteran’s Administration (VA) payments, 

unemployment compensation, child support, or alimony

* OTHREGX_ NUM(8) N(Y131)

* OTHREGX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - OTHREGX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* OTHREGX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - OTHREGX NUM(8) N(Y131)

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* OTHREGX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - OTHREGX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* OTHREGX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - OTHREGX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* OTHREGX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - OTHREGX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* OTHREGXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. NUM(3) N(Y131)

OTHREGXM Amount of income received from any other source such as Veteran s Administration (VA) payments, 

unemployment
compensation, child support, or alimony, mean of the iterations

* OTHR_GX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* RETSRVBX Median value of bracket range for RETSURVB RETS_VBX NUM(8) N(Y131)

RETSURVB Range that best reflects the total amount received in retirement, survivor, or disability pensions during the past 12 

months

* RETS_RVB CHAR(2) N(Y131)

* RETSURVX What was the amount received in retirement, survivor, or disability pensions during the past 12 months. RETS_RVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* RETSURV1 Imputation Iteration #1 - RETSURVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* RETSURV2 Imputation Iteration #2 - RETSURVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* RETSURV3 Imputation Iteration #3 - RETSURVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* RETSURV4 Imputation Iteration #4 - RETSURVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* RETSURV5 Imputation Iteration #5 - RETSURVX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* RETSURVI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. NUM(3) N(Y131)

* RETSURVM Amount of income received from retirement, survivor, or disability pensions, mean of the iterations RETS_RVM NUM(8) N(Y131)

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ROYESTB Range that best reflects the total amount received in royalty income or income from estates and trusts during the 

past 12 months

* ROYESTB_ CHAR(2) N(Y131)

* ROYESTBX Median value of bracket range for ROYESTB ROYE_TBX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* ROYESTX What was the amount received in royalty income or income from estates and trusts? ROYESTX_ NUM(8) N(Y131)

* ROYESTX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - ROYESTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* ROYESTX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - ROYESTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* ROYESTX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - ROYESTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* ROYESTX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - ROYESTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* ROYESTX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - ROYESTX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* ROYESTXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. NUM(3) N(Y131)

* ROYESTXM Amount of income received from royalty income or income from estates and trusts, mean of the iterations ROYE_TX NUM(8) N(Y131)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

INSREFX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of refund received from insurance policies by ALL CU 

members?

 S04B 3d

* INSREFX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

LUMPX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount received from lump sum payments from estates, trusts, 

royalties, alimony, prizes, games of chance, or from persons outside of the CU by ALL CU members?

 S04B 2a

LUMPX_ NUM(8)

OTHRECX Amount of other money receipts excluded from CU income before taxes received by CU in past 12 months 

(LUMPX + SALEX + SSREFX + INSREFX + PTAXREF+CHDLMPX)

 BLS derived

OTHRECX_ NUM(8)

PTAXREFX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of refund received from property taxes by ALL CU members?

 S04B 3e

* PTAX_EFX NUM(8) D(Y124)

SALEX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount received from the sale of household furnishings, equipment, 

clothing, jewelry, pets or other belongings, excluding the sale of vehicles or property by ALL CU members?

 S04B 2b

* SALEX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

SSREFX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of refund received from overpayment on Social Security by 

ALL CU members?

 S04B 3c

* SSREFX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

CHDLMPX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount received from a one time lump sum payment for child 

support by ALL CU members?

 S04B 1h(1)

* CHDLMPX NUM(8) D(Y124)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

CHDLMPB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total amount received in lump sum payments for child support 

during the last 12 months?

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* CHDLMPB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* CHDLMPBX Median of bracket range CHDL_PBX NUM(6) D(Y124)

LUMPB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total lump sum payments during the last 12 months?

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

LUMPB_ CHAR(2)

LUMPBX Median of bracket range LUMPBX_ NUM(6)

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SALEB Could you tell me which range best reflects the total amount received from these sales during the last 12 months?

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

* SALEB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* SALEBX Median of bracket range SALEBX_ NUM(6) D(Y124)

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Taxes

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

ADDFEDX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount PAID for Federal income tax, in addition to that withheld 

from earnings, by ALL CU members?

 S04B 4a

ADDFEDX_ NUM(8)

ADDOTHX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount PAID for other taxes not reported elsewhere by ALL CU 

members?

 S04B 4d

ADDOTHX NUM(8)

ADDSTAX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount PAID for state and local income taxes, in addition to that 

withheld from earnings, by ALL CU members?

 S04B 4b

ADDSTAX_ NUM(8)

FEDREFX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of refund received from Federal income tax by ALL CU 

members?

 S04B 3a

FEDREFX_ NUM(8)

FFEDTXX Amount of Federal income tax deducted from last pay annualized for all CU members (sum ANFEDTXX from 

MEMB file for all CU members)

FFEDTXX_ NUM(8)

FSTATXX Amount of state and local income taxes deducted from last pay annualized for all CU members (sum ANSTATX 

from MEMB file for all CU members)

FSTATXX_ NUM(8)

OTHREFX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of refund received from other sources, including any other 

taxes, by ALL CU members?

 S04B 3f

* OTHREFX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

PERSTAX Amount of personal taxes paid by CU in past 12 months (ADDFEDX + ADDSTAX + ADDOTHX + FFEDTXX +

 FSTATXX + TAXPROPX) - (FEDREFX + STATREFX +

 OTHREFX)

 *L

 BLS derived

PERSTAX_ NUM(8)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Taxes

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

STATREFX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount of refund received from state and local income tax by ALL 

CU members?

 S04B 3b

STAT_EFX NUM(8)

TAXPROPX During the past 12 months, what was the total amount PAID for personal property taxes for vehicles not reported 

elsewhere by ALL CU members?

 S04B 4c

* TAXP_OPX NUM(8) D(Y124)

FFEDTXXM Amount of Federal income tax deducted from last pay annualized for all CU members (sum ANFEDTXX from 

MEMB file for all CU members)

FFED_XXM NUM(10,1)

FFEDTXX1 Imputation Iteration #1 -FFEDTXX NUM(8)

FFEDTXX2 Imputation Iteration #2 -FFEDTXX NUM(8)

FFEDTXX3 Imputation Iteration #3 -FFEDTXX NUM(8)

FFEDTXX4 Imputation Iteration #4 -FFEDTXX NUM(8)

FFEDTXX5 Imputation Iteration #5 -FFEDTXX NUM(8)

FSTATXXM Amount of state and local income taxes deducted from last pay annualized for all CU members (sum ANSTATXM 

from MEMB file for all CU members)

FSTA_XXM NUM(10,1)

FSTATXX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FSTATXX NUM(8)

FSTATXX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FSTATXX NUM(8)

FSTATXX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FSTATXX NUM(8)

FSTATXX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FSTATXX NUM(8)

FSTATXX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FSTATXX NUM(8)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Taxes

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

PERSTAXM Amount of personal taxes paid by CU in past 12 months (ADDFEDX + ADDSTAX + ADDOTHX + FFEDTXXM +

 FSTATXXM + TAXPROPX) - (FEDREFX + STATREFX +

 OTHREFX)

 *L

PERS_AXM NUM(11,1)

PERSTAX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - PERSTAX NUM(9)

PERSTAX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - PERSTAX NUM(9)

PERSTAX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - PERSTAX NUM(9)

PERSTAX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - PERSTAX NUM(9)

PERSTAX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - PERSTAX NUM(9)

Tuesday, September 09, 2014 Page 41 of 76
FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Retirement And Pension Deductions

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

FGVX Amount of government retirement deducted from last pay annualized for all CU members (Sum ANGVX from 

MEMB file for all CU members)

 BLS derived

FGVX_ NUM(8)

FIRAX Amount of money placed in an individual retirement plan, such as an IRA or Keogh, by all CU members in past 12 

months (sum IRAX from MEMB file for all CU members)

 BLS derived

FIRAX_ NUM(8)

FJSSDEDX Estimated amount of income contributed to Social Security by all CU members in past 12 months (Sum JSSDEDX 

from MEMB file for all CU members)

 BLS derived

FJSS_EDX NUM(8)

FPVTX Amount of private pension fund deducted from last pay annualized for all CU members (sum ANPVTX from 

MEMB file for all CU members)

 BLS derived

FPVTX_ NUM(8)

FRRX Amount of Railroad Retirement deducted from last pay annualized for all CU members (Sum ANRRX from MEMB 

file for all CU members)

 BLS derived

FRRX_ NUM(8)

FGVXM Amount of government retirement deducted from last pay annualized for all CU members (Sum ANGVXM from 

MEMB file for all CU members)

FGVXM_ NUM(8)

FJSSDEDM Estimated amount of income contributed to Social Security by all CU members in past 12 months (Sum 

JSSDEDXM from MEMB file for all CU members)

FJSS_EDM NUM(10,1)

FJSSDED1 Imputation Iteration #1 -FJSSDEDX NUM(8)

FJSSDED2 Imputation Iteration #2 -FJSSDEDX NUM(8)

FJSSDED3 Imputation Iteration #3 -FJSSDEDX NUM(8)

FJSSDED4 Imputation Iteration #4 -FJSSDEDX NUM(8)

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Retirement And Pension Deductions

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

FJSSDED5 Imputation Iteration #5 -FJSSDEDX NUM(8)

FPVTXM Amount of private pension fund deducted from last pay annualized for all CU members (sum ANPVTXM from 

MEMB file for all CU members)

FPVTXM_ NUM(8)

FRRXM Amount of Railroad Retirement deducted from last pay annualized for all CU members (Sum ANRRXM from 

MEMB file for all CU members)

 BLS derived

FRRXM_ NUM(8)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Food Stamps

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

FD_STMPS Have any members of your CU received any Food Stamps, in the past month?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

 S04B 9a

* FD_S_MPS CHAR(1) D(Y124)

FS_MTHI In how many of the past 12 months were Food Stamps received?

 S04B 8b

FS_MTHI_ NUM(2)

REC_FS Have any members of your CU received any Food Stamps, during the past 12 months?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

 S04B 8a

REC_FS_ CHAR(1)

FS_AMTXM What is the dollar value of Food Stamps received? FS_A_TXM NUM(8,1)

FS_AMTX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FS_AMTX NUM(6)

FS_AMTX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FS_AMTX NUM(6)

FS_AMTX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FS_AMTX NUM(6)

FS_AMTX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FS_AMTX NUM(6)

FS_AMTX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FS_AMTX NUM(6)

FS_AMTXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Free Meals And Purchased Groceries

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

FREEMLX During the past 12 months, about what was the weekly dollar value of any free meals received by any members of 

your CU as part of their pay?

 S04B 6b

FREEMLX_ NUM(8)

JGRCFDMV Monthly expenditure for food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased at grocery store

 BLS derived

JGRC_DMV NUM(6)

JGRCFDWK Weekly expenditure for food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased at grocery store

 BLS derived

JGRC_DWK NUM(6)

JGROCYMV Monthly expenditure for grocery store purchases

 BLS derived

JGRO_YMV NUM(6)

JGROCYWK Weekly expenditure for grocery store purchases

 BLS derived

JGRO_YMK NUM(6)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Housing Structure

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

DESCRIP Housing unit or Group Quarters unit

 CODED

 01 House, apartment, flat

 02 Housing unit in nontransient hotel, motel, etc. 

 03 Housing unit, permanent in transient hotel, motel, etc. 

 04 Housing unit, in rooming house

 05 Mobile home or trailer with NO permanent room added 

 06 Mobile home or trailer with one or more permanent rooms added

 07 Housing unit not specified above

 08 Quarters not housing unit in rooming or boarding house

 09 Student quarters in college dormitory

 10 Group quarters unit, not specified above

 Cover 13c and 13d

DESCRIP_ CHAR(2)

TYPOWND Are these living quarters owned by regular ownership or as a condominium or cooperative?

 CODED

 1 Regular ownership

 2 Condominium

 3 Cooperative

 S02 1c

TYPOWND CHAR(1)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Weights

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

FINLWT21 CU replicate weight # 45 (total sample weight)

 BLS derived

NUM(11,3)

WTREP01 CU replicate weight # 01

This variable and the following are 44 half sample replicate weights, WTREP01 through WTREP44, which are used 

for variance computation. They are all BLS derived variables.

NUM(11,3)

WTREP02 CU replicate weight # 02 NUM(11,3)

WTREP03 CU replicate weight # 03 NUM(11,3)

WTREP04 CU replicate weight # 04 NUM(11,3)

WTREP05 CU replicate weight # 05 NUM(11,3)

WTREP06 CU replicate weight # 06 NUM(11,3)

WTREP07 CU replicate weight # 07 NUM(11,3)

WTREP08 CU replicate weight # 08 NUM(11,3)

WTREP09 CU replicate weight # 09 NUM(11,3)

WTREP10 CU replicate weight # 10 NUM(11,3)

WTREP11 CU replicate weight # 11 NUM(11,3)

WTREP12 CU replicate weight # 12 NUM(11,3)

WTREP13 CU replicate weight # 13 NUM(11,3)

WTREP14 CU replicate weight # 14 NUM(11,3)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Weights

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

WTREP15 CU replicate weight # 15 NUM(11,3)

WTREP16 CU replicate weight # 16 NUM(11,3)

WTREP17 CU replicate weight # 17 NUM(11,3)

WTREP18 CU replicate weight # 18 NUM(11,3)

WTREP19 CU replicate weight # 19 NUM(11,3)

WTREP20 CU replicate weight # 20 NUM(11,3)

WTREP21 CU replicate weight # 21 NUM(11,3)

WTREP22 CU replicate weight # 22 NUM(11,3)

WTREP23 CU replicate weight # 23 NUM(11,3)

WTREP24 CU replicate weight # 24 NUM(11,3)

WTREP25 CU replicate weight # 25 NUM(11,3)

WTREP26 CU replicate weight # 26 NUM(11,3)

WTREP27 CU replicate weight # 27 NUM(11,3)

WTREP28 CU replicate weight # 28 NUM(11,3)

WTREP29 CU replicate weight # 29 NUM(11,3)

WTREP30 CU replicate weight # 30 NUM(11,3)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Weights

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

WTREP31 CU replicate weight # 31 NUM(11,3)

WTREP32 CU replicate weight # 32 NUM(11,3)

WTREP33 CU replicate weight # 33 NUM(11,3)

WTREP34 CU replicate weight # 34 NUM(11,3)

WTREP35 CU replicate weight # 35 NUM(11,3)

WTREP36 CU replicate weight # 36 NUM(11,3)

WTREP37 CU replicate weight # 37 NUM(11,3)

WTREP38 CU replicate weight # 38 NUM(11,3)

WTREP39 CU replicate weight # 39 NUM(11,3)

WTREP40 CU replicate weight # 40 NUM(11,3)

WTREP41 CU replicate weight # 41 NUM(11,3)

WTREP42 CU replicate weight # 42 NUM(11,3)

WTREP43 CU replicate weight # 43 NUM(11,3)

WTREP44 CU replicate weight # 44 NUM(11,3)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Summary Expenditure Data

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

FOODTOT Food, total

 FOODHOME + FOODAWAY

NUM(12,5)

FOODHOME Food at home, total

 CEREAL + BAKERY + BEEF + PORK + OTHMEAT +

 POULTRY + FISHSEA + EGGS + MILKCRM + OTHDAIRY + FRSHFRUT + FRSHVEG + PROCVEG + 

SWEETS +

 NOALCBEV + FATOILS + MISCFOOD

NUM(12,5)

CEREAL Cereal and cereal products

 010110 010120 010210 010310 010320

NUM(12,5)

BAKEPROD Bakery products

 020110 020210 020310 020410 020510 020610 020620 020710 020810 020820

NUM(12,5)

BEEF Beef

 030110 030210 030310 030410 030510 030610 030710 030810

NUM(12,5)

PORK Pork

 040110 040210 040310 040410 040510 040610

NUM(12,5)

OTHMEAT Other meats

 050110 050210 050310 050410 050900

NUM(12,5)

POULTRY Poultry

 060110 060210 060310

NUM(12,5)

SEAFOOD Fish and seafood

 070110 070230 070240

NUM(12,5)

EGGS Eggs

 080110

NUM(12,5)

MILKPROD Fresh milk and cream

 090110 090210

NUM(12,5)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Summary Expenditure Data

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

OTHDAIRY Other dairy products

 100110 100210 100410 100510

NUM(12,5)

FRSHFRUT Fresh fruits

 110110 110210 110310 110410 110510

NUM(12,5)

FRSHVEG Fresh vegetables

 120110 120210 120310 120410

NUM(12,5)

PROCFRUT Processed fruits

 130110 130121 130122 130211 130212 130310 130320

NUM(12,5)

PROCVEG Processed vegetables

 140110 140210 140220 140230 140310 140320 140330 140340 140410 140420

NUM(12,5)

SWEETS Sugar and other sweets

 150110 150211 150212 150310

NUM(12,5)

NONALBEV Nonalcoholic beverages

 170110 170210 170310 170410 170510 170520 170531 170532 170533 200112

NUM(12,5)

OILS Fats and oils

 160110 160211 160212 160310 160320

NUM(12,5)

MISCFOOD Miscellaneous foods

 180110 180210 180220 180310 180320 180410 180420 180510 180520 180611 180612 180620 180710 

180720

NUM(12,5)

FOODAWAY Food away from home

 190111 190112 190113 190114 190115 190116 190211 190212 190213 190214 190215 190216 190311 190312 

190313 190314 190315 190316 190321 190322 190323 190324 190325 190326 190911 190912 190913 190914 

190915 190916 190921 190922 190923 190924 190925 190926

NUM(12,5)

ALCBEV Alcoholic beverages

 200111 200210 200310 200410 200511 200512 200513 200516 200521 200522 200523 200526 200531 

200532 200533 200536

NUM(12,5)

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FMLD Consumer Unit (CU) Characteristics And Income 

Summary Expenditure Data

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

SMOKSUPP Tobacco products and smoking supplies

 630110 630210 630220 630900

NUM(12,5)

PET_FOOD Pet food

 610310

NUM(12,5)

PERSPROD Personal care products

 640110 640120 640210 640220 640310 640410 640420

NUM(12,5)

PERSSERV Personal care services

 650110 650210 650900

NUM(12,5)

DRUGSUPP Non-prescription drugs and supplies

 550110 550210 550310 550320 550330 550340 550410 550900 570901 570902

NUM(12,5)

HOUSKEEP Housekeeping supplies and services

 330110 330210 330310 330410 330510 330610 340110 340120

NUM(12,5)

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MEMD Member Characteristics And Income File

CU And Member Identifiers

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

NEWID CU identification number. Digits 1-7 (CU sequence number, 1 through 9999999) uniquely identify the CU. Digit 8 

is the week number, 1 or 2

 BLS derived

NUM(8)

MEMBNO Member number

 S01 1

NUM(2)

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MEMD Member Characteristics And Income File

Characteristics Of Member

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

AGE What is the member's date of birth? (Age is verified.)

 S01 9

AGE_ NUM(2)

CU_CODE1 What is the member's relationship to (reference person)? 

 CODED

 1 Reference person

 2 Spouse

 3 Child or adopted child

 4 Grandchild

 5 In-law

 6 Brother or sister

 7 Mother or father

 8 Other related persons

 9 Unrelated persons

 0 Blank or illegible entry

 S01 4

CHAR(1)

EDUCA What is the highest level of school the member has completed or the highest degree the member has received?

 CODED

 00 Never attended school

 01-11 First grade through eleventh grade

 38 Twelfth grade - no degree

 39 High school graduate

 40 Some college - no degree

 41 Associate's degree (occupational/vocational)

 42 Associate's degree (academic)

 43 Bachelor's degree

 44 Master's degree

 45 Professional degree

 46 Doctorate degree

 S01 13a

EDUCA_ CHAR(2)

MARITAL Is the member now . . . ? (Marital status) 

 CODED

 1 Married

 2 Widowed

 3 Divorced

 4 Separated

 5 Never married

 S01 12

CHAR(1)

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MEMD Member Characteristics And Income File

Characteristics Of Member

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

SCHLNCHQ During the previous 30 days, how many weeks did the member purchase meals at school or in a preschool program 

for preschool or school age children?

 S02 5b(d)

SCHL_CHQ NUM(2)

SCHLNCHX What is the usual weekly expense for the meals the member purchased at school?

 S02 5b©

SCHL_CHX NUM(8)

SEX Is the member male or female?

 CODED

 1 Male

 2 Female

 S01 6

CHAR(1)

ARM_FORC Is member now in the Armed Forces?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

 S01 14

ARM__OR CHAR(1)

IN_COLL Is the member currently enrolled in a college or university

 CODED

 1 Full time

 2 Part time

 3 Not at all

 S01 13b

IN_COLL_ CHAR(1)

HORIGIN Are you Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

CHAR(1)

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MEMD Member Characteristics And Income File

Characteristics Of Member

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

HISPANIC Country of Hispanic Origin

 CODED

 1 Mexican

 2 Mexican-American

 3 Chicano

 4 Puerto Rican

 5 Cuban

 6 Other group not listed

 Blank for non-Hispanic

HISP_NIC CHAR(1)

MEMBRACE Race of Member

 CODED

 1 White

 2 African American, or Black

 3 American Indian, or Alaskan Native

 4 Asian

 5 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

 6 Multi-race

 7 Other

CHAR(1)

RC_WHITE Race

 CODED

 1 White

RC_W_ITE CHAR(1)

RC_BLACK Race

 CODED

 2 African American, or Black

RC_B_ACK CHAR(1)

RC_NATAM Race

 CODED

 3 American Indian, or Alaskan Native

RC_N_TAM CHAR(1)

RC_ASIAN Race

 CODED

 4 Asian

RC_A_IAN CHAR(1)

RC_PACIL Race

 CODED

 5 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

RC_P_CIL CHAR(1)

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MEMD Member Characteristics And Income File

Characteristics Of Member

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

RC_OTHER Race

 CODED

 6 Other

RC_O_HER CHAR(1)

RC_DK Race

 CODED

 7 Don’t Know

RC_DK_ CHAR(1)

ASIAN Country of Asian origin (asked only if ‘4’ is entered for MEMBRACE) 

 CODED

 1 Chinese

 2 Filipino

 3 Japanese

 4 Korean

 5 Vietnamese

 6 Asian Indian

 7 Other

Control Card

ASIAN_ CHAR(1)

Tuesday, September 09, 2014 Page 57 of 76
MEMD Member Characteristics And Income File

Work Experience Of Members

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

EMPLTYPE Was the member . . . ? (Type of employee) Refers to job where member received the most earnings in the past 12 

months.

 CODED

 1 An employee of a PRIVATE company, business, or individual working for wages or salary

 2 A Federal government employee

 3 A State government employee

 4 A local government employee

 5 Self-employed in OWN business, professional practice or farm

 6 Working WITHOUT PAY in family business or farm,

 S04A 4b

EMPL_YPE CHAR(1)

HRSPERWK In the weeks that the member worked, how many hours did the member usually work per week?

 S04A 3

HRSP_RWK NUM(3)

OCCULIST The job in which reference person received the most earnings during the past 12 months best fits the following 

category 

 CODED

 Manager, professional

 01 Administrator, manager

 02 Teacher

 03 Professional

 04 Administrative support, including clerical

 05 Sales, retail

 06 Sales, business goods and services

 07 Technician

 08 Protective service

 09 Private household service

 10 Other service

 11 Machine or transportation operator, laborer 

 12 Construction workers, mechanics 

 13 Farming 

 14 Forestry, fishing, groundskeeping 

 15 Armed Forces

OCCU_IST CHAR(2)

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MEMD Member Characteristics And Income File

Work Experience Of Members

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

WHYNOWRK What was the main reason the member did not work during the past 12 months? Was the member . . .?

 CODED

 1 Retired

 2 Taking care of home/family

 3 Going to school

 4 Ill, disabled, unable to work

 5 Unable to find work

 6 Doing something else

 S04A 5

WHYN_WR CHAR(1)

WKS_WRKD In the last 12 months, how many weeks did the member work either full or part time not counting work around the 

house? Include paid vacation and paid sick leave.

 S04A 2

WKS__RKD NUM(2)

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MEMD Member Characteristics And Income File

Work Experience Of Members

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

OCCUEARN Occupation from which member received the most earnings in the past year

 CODED

 101 Administrator, manager, employed OCCUCODE=01 and WKSTATUS=1 

 102 Teachers, employed OCCUCODE=02 and WKSTATUS=1 

 103 Professional, employed OCCUCODE=03 and WKSTATUS=1 

 104 Administrative support, including clerical, employed OCCUCODE=04 and WKSTATUS=1 

 105 Sales, retail, employed OCCUCODE=05 and WKSTATUS=1 

 106 Sales, business goods and services, employed OCCUCODE=06 and WKSTATUS=1 

 107 Technician, employed OCCUCODE=07 and WKSTATUS=1 

 108 Protective services, employed OCCUCODE=08 and WKSTATUS=1 

 109 Private household service, employed OCCUCODE=09 and WKSTATUS=1 

 110 Other service, employed OCCUCODE=10 and WKSTATUS=1 

 111 Machine or transportation operator, laborer, employed OCCUCODE=11 and WKSTATUS=1 

 112 Construction workers, mechanics, employed OCCUCODE=12 and WKSTATUS=1 

 113 Farming, employed OCCUCODE=13 and WKSTATUS=1 

 114 Forestry, fishing, grounds keeping, employed OCCUCODE=14 and WKSTATUS=1 

 115 Armed Forces OCCUCODE=15 

 201 Administrator, manager, self-employed OCCUCODE=01 and WKSTATUS=2 

 202 Teachers, self-employed OCCUCODE=02 and WKSTATUS=2 

 203 Professional, self-employed OCCUCODE=03 and WKSTATUS=2 

 204 Administrative support, including clerical, self-employed OCCUCODE=04 and WKSTATUS=2 

 205 Sales, retail, self-employed OCCUCODE=05 and WKSTATUS=2 

 206 Sales, business goods and services, self-employed OCCUCODE=06 and WKSTATUS=2 

 207 Technician, self-employed OCCUCODE=07 and WKSTATUS=2 

 208 Protective services, self-employed OCCUCODE=08 and WKSTATUS=2 

 209 Private household service, self-employed OCCUCODE=09 and WKSTATUS=2 

 210 Other service, self-employed OCCUCODE=10 and WKSTATUS=2 

 211 Machine or transportation operator, laborer, self-employed OCCUCODE=11 and WKSTATUS=2 

 212 Construction workers, mechanics, self-employed OCCUCODE=12 and WKSTATUS=2 

 213 Farming, self-employed OCCUCODE=13 and WKSTATUS=2 

 214 Forestry, fishing, grounds keeping, self-employed OCCUCODE=14 and WKSTATUS=2 

 800 Not Working, unable to find work (unemployed) INCNONWK=5 and INCWEEKQ=0 

 888 Working without pay WKSTATUS=3 

 900 Not working - Ill, Disabled, unable to work INCNONWK=4 and INCWEEKQ=0 

 910 Not working, Taking care of home/family INCNONWK=2 and INCWEEKQ=0 

 920 Not working, Going to school INCNONWK=3 and INCWEEKQ=0 

 930 Not working, Retired INCNONWK=1 and INCWEEKQ=0 

 940 Not working, Doing something else INCNONWK=6 and INCWEEKQ=0 

 999 Member not coded

* CHAR(3) N(Y131)

* WKSTATUS Work Status of Member (Past Year). This variable replaces PWRKSTAT because of changes to data collection. CHAR(1) N(Y131)

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MEMD Member Characteristics And Income File

Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

ANYRAIL During the past 12 months, did the member receive from the U.S. Government any money from Railroad Retirement 

checks?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

 S04A 7b

* ANYRAIL_ CHAR(1) D(Y124)

ANYSSINC During the past 12 months, did the member receive from the U.S. Government any money from Social Security 

checks? 

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

 S04A 7a

* ANYS_INC CHAR(1) D(Y124)

* BSNSX Amount of income or loss received from nonfarm business BSNSX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

* FARMX Amount of income or loss received from own farm FARMX_ NUM(8) D(Y124)

GROSPAYX What was the gross amount of the member’s last pay?

 S04A 9

GROS_AYX NUM(8)

SS_RRX What was the amount of the last Social Security or Railroad Retirement payment received? (In past 12 months)

 S04A 7d

SS_RRX_ NUM(8)

STA_SUPP During the past 12 months, did the member receive any Supplemental Security Income checks from the State or 

local government?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

 S04A 8b

* STA__UPP CHAR(1) D(Y124)

SUPPX During the past 12 months, how much did the member receive in Supplemental Security Income checks altogether? 

(From U.S. Government and State or local Government)

 S04A 8b

SUPPX_ NUM(8)

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MEMD Member Characteristics And Income File

Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

US_SUPP During the past 12 months, did the member receive any Supplemental Security Income checks from the U.S. 

Government?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

 S04A 8a

US_SUPP_ CHAR(1)

WAGEX Amount received from wage and salary income before deductions WAGEX_ NUM(8)

SS_RRQ During the past 12 months, how many Social Security or Railroad Retirement payments did the member receive?

 S04A 7f

SS_RRQ_ NUM(4)

MEDICARE Is the amount of the last Social Security or Railroad Retirement payment received AFTER the deduction for a 

Medicare premium?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

 S04A 7e

MEDI_ARE CHAR(1)

PAYPERD Time period covered for last pay

 CODED

 1 week

 2 2 weeks

 3 month

 4 quarter

 5 year

 6 other

 7 twice a month

 S04A 10a

PAYPERD_ CHAR(1)

* BSNSXM Amount of income or loss from nonfarm business, partnership or professional practice received in past 12 months *L BSNSXM_ NUM(11,1) D(Y124)

* BSNSX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - BSNSX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* BSNSX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - BSNSX NUM(9) D(Y124)

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Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

* BSNSX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - BSNSX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* BSNSX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - BSNSX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* BSNSX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - BSNSX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* BSNSXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

* FARMXM During the past 12 months, what was the amount of income or loss from the member’s own farm after expenses? *L FARMXM_ NUM(11,1) D(Y124)

* FARMX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - FARMX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FARMX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - FARMX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FARMX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - FARMX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FARMX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - FARMX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FARMX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - FARMX NUM(9) D(Y124)

* FARMXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3) D(Y124)

SS_RRXM What was the amount of the last Social Security or Railroad Retirement payment received? (In past 12 months) SS_RRXM_ NUM(10,1)

SS_RRX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - SS_RRX NUM(8)

SS_RRX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - SS_RRX NUM(8)

SS_RRX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - SS_RRX NUM(8)

SS_RRX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - SS_RRX NUM(8)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

SS_RRX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - SS_RRX NUM(8)

SS_RRXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3)

SUPPXM During the past 12 months, how much did the member receive in Supplemental Security Income checks altogether? 

(From U.S. Government and State or local Government)

SUPPXM_ NUM(10,1)

SUPPX1 Imputation Iteration #1 -SUPPX NUM(8)

SUPPX2 Imputation Iteration #2 -SUPPX NUM(8)

SUPPX3 Imputation Iteration #3 -SUPPX NUM(8)

SUPPX4 Imputation Iteration #4 -SUPPX NUM(8)

SUPPX5 Imputation Iteration #5 -SUPPX NUM(8)

SUPPXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3)

WAGEXM During the past 12 months, what was the amount of wages or salary income received before any deductions? WAGEXM_ NUM(10,1)

WAGEX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - WAGEX NUM(8)

WAGEX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - WAGEX NUM(8)

WAGEX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - WAGEX NUM(8)

WAGEX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - WAGEX NUM(8)

WAGEX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - WAGEX NUM(8)

WAGEXI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. (A detailed definition appears in section III.D.) NUM(3)

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Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

BSNSB Could you tell me which range best reflects the member's income or loss from the member's own nonfarm business, 

partnership or professional practice during the last 12 months? 

 CODED

 00 Loss

 01 $0-$4,999

 02 $5,000-$9,999

 03 $10,000-$14,999

 04 $15,000-$19,999

 05 $20,000-$29,999

 06 $30,000-$39,999

 07 $40,000-$49,999

 08 $50,000-$69,999

 09 $70,000-$89,999

 10 $90,000-$119,999

 11 $120,000 and over

* BSNSB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* BSNSBX Median of bracket range BSNSBX_ NUM(6) D(Y124)

FARMB Could you tell me which range best reflects the member's income or loss from the member's own farm during the 

last 12 months?

 CODED

 00 Loss

 01 $0-$4,999

 02 $5,000-$9,999

 03 $10,000-$14,999

 04 $15,000-$19,999

 05 $20,000-$29,999

 06 $30,000-$39,999

 07 $40,000-$49,999

 08 $50,000-$69,999

 09 $70,000-$89,999

 10 $90,000-$119,999

 11 $120,000 and over

* FARMB_ CHAR(2) D(Y124)

* FARMBX Median of bracket range FARMBX_ NUM(6) D(Y124)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

SS_RRB Could you tell me which range best reflects the amount of the member's last Social Security or Railroad Retirement 

payment during the last 12 months?

 CODED

 01 Less than $300

 02 $300-$399

 03 $400-$499

 04 $500-$599

 05 $600-$699

 06 $700-$799

 07 $800-$899

 08 $900-$999

 09 $1,000-$1499

 10 $1,500 and over

SS_RRB_ CHAR(2)

SS_RRBX Median of bracket range SS_RRBX_ NUM(6)

SUPPB Could you tell me which range best reflects the amount the member received in Supplemental Security income from 

all government sources during the last 12 months? 

 CODED

 01 $0-$999

 02 $1,000-$1,999

 03 $2,000-$2,999

 04 $3,000-$3,999

 05 $4,000-$4,999

 06 $5,000-$9,999

 07 $10,000-$14,999

 08 $15,000-$19,999

 09 $20,000-$29,999

 10 $30,000-$39,999

 11 $40,000-$49,999

 12 $50,000 and over

SUPPB_ CHAR(2)

SUPPBX Median of bracket range SUPPBX_ NUM(6)

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Income

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

WAGEB Could you tell me which range best reflects the member's total wages and salaries for ALL JOBS during the last 12 

months? 

 CODED

 01 $0-$4,999

 02 $5,000-$9,999

 03 $10,000-$14,999

 04 $15,000-$19,999

 05 $20,000-$29,999

 06 $30,000-$39,999

 07 $40,000-$49,999

 08 $50,000-$69,999

 09 $70,000-$89,999

 10 $90,000-$119,999

 11 $120,000 and over

WAGEB_ CHAR(2)

WAGEBX Median of bracket range WAGEBX_ NUM(6)

PAYSTUB Does the respondent have a paper or electronic pay check record for the last paycheck?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

* PAYSTUB_ CHAR(1) N(Y131)

SEMPFRM During the past 12 months, did you receive any self-employment income or have a loss?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

* SEMPFRM_ CHAR(1) N(Y131)

* SEMPFRMX What was the amount of self-employment income or loss? SEMP_RM NUM(10) N(Y131)

* SMPFRMB Range that best reflects the income or loss from self-employment during the past 12 months SMPFRMB_ CHAR(2) N(Y131)

* SMPFRMBX Median value of bracket range for SMPFRMB SMPF_MB NUM(8) N(Y131)

* SEMPFRM1 Imputation Iteration #1 - SEMPFRMX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* SEMPFRM2 Imputation Iteration #2 - SEMPFRMX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* SEMPFRM3 Imputation Iteration #3 - SEMPFRMX NUM(8) N(Y131)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

* SEMPFRM4 Imputation Iteration #4 - SEMPFRMX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* SEMPFRM5 Imputation Iteration #5 - SEMPFRMX NUM(8) N(Y131)

* SEMPFRMI Indicator/descriptor variable for income imputation. NUM(3) N(Y131)

* SEMPFRMM Amount of income received from self-employment, mean of the iterations SEMP_RM NUM(8) N(Y131)

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Taxes

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

ANFEDTXX Annualized amount of Federal income tax deducted from last pay ((FEDTXX/GROSPAYX) x WAGEX)

 BLS derived

ANFE_TXX NUM(8)

ANSTATXX Annualized amount of state and local income taxes deducted from last pay ((STATXX/GROSPAYX) x WAGEX)

 BLS derived

ANST_TXX NUM(8)

FEDTXX How much was deducted from the member’s last pay for Federal income tax?

 S04A 10a

FEDTXX_ NUM(8)

STATXX How much was deducted from the member’s last pay for state and local income tax?

 S04A 10b

STATXX_ NUM(8)

ANFEDTXM Annualized amount of Federal income tax deducted from last pay ((FEDTXX/GROSPAYX) x WAGEM) ANFE_TXM NUM(8)

ANSTATXM Annualized amount of state and local income taxes deducted from last pay ((STATXX/GROSPAYX) x WAGEM) ANST_TXM NUM(8)

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Retirement And Pension Deductions

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

ANGVX Annualized amount of Government Retirement deducted from last pay ((GVX/GROSPAYX) x WAGEX)

 BLS derived

ANGVX_ NUM(8)

ANPVTX Annualized amount of private pensions deducted from last pay ((PVTX/GROSPAYX) x WAGEX)

 BLS derived

ANPVTX_ NUM(8)

ANRRX Annual amount of Railroad Retirement deducted from pay ANRRX_ NUM(8)

GVX How much was deducted from the member’s last pay for Government Retirement?

 S04A 10e

GVX_ NUM(8)

IRAX During the past 12 months, how much money did the member place in a retirement plan such as Individual 

Retirement Account (IRA & Keogh)? (Exclude rollovers)

 S04A 13b

IRAX_ NUM(8)

JSSDEDX Estimated annual Social Security contribution JSSDEDX_ NUM(6)

PVTX How much was deducted from the member’s last pay for private pension fund?

 S04A 10f

PVTX_ NUM(8)

RRX How much was deducted from the member’s last pay for Railroad Retirement?

 S04A 10d

RRX_ NUM(8)

SLFEMPSS Amount of self-employment Social Security contributions SLFE_PSS NUM(6)

SOCRRX Annual amount of Social Security and Railroad Retirement income received by member in past 12 months

 BLS derived

SOCRRX_ NUM(8)

ANGVXM Annualized amount of Government Retirement deducted from last pay ((GVX/GROSPAYX) x WAGEM) ANGVXM_ NUM(8)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

ANPVTXM Annualized amount of private pensions deducted from last pay ((PVTX/GROSPAYX) x WAGEM) ANPVTXM NUM(8)

ANRRXM Annualized amount of Railroad Retirement deducted from last pay ((RRX/GROSPAYX) x WAGEM) ANRRXM_ NUM(8)

JSSDEDXM Estimated amount of income contributed to Social Security by member in past 12 months JSSD_DXM NUM(8,1)

JSSDEDX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - JSSDEDX NUM(6)

JSSDEDX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - JSSDEDX NUM(6)

JSSDEDX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - JSSDEDX NUM(6)

JSSDEDX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - JSSDEDX NUM(6)

JSSDEDX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - JSSDEDX NUM(6)

SLFEMPSM Amount of income contributed to Social Security by member if self-employed SLFE_PSM NUM(8,1)

SLFEMPS1 Imputation Iteration #1 - SLFEMPS NUM(6)

SLFEMPS2 Imputation Iteration #2 - SLFEMPS NUM(6)

SLFEMPS3 Imputation Iteration #3 - SLFEMPS NUM(6)

SLFEMPS4 Imputation Iteration #4 - SLFEMPS NUM(6)

SLFEMPS5 Imputation Iteration #5 - SLFEMPS NUM(6)

SOCRRXM Annual amount of Social Security and Railroad Retirement income received by member in past 12 months SOCRRXM NUM(10,1)

SOCRRX1 Imputation Iteration #1 - SOCRRX NUM(8)

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Retirement And Pension Deductions

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

SOCRRX2 Imputation Iteration #2 - SOCRRX NUM(8)

SOCRRX3 Imputation Iteration #3 - SOCRRX NUM(8)

SOCRRX4 Imputation Iteration #4 - SOCRRX NUM(8)

SOCRRX5 Imputation Iteration #5 - SOCRRX NUM(8)

SOCSRRET During the past 12 months, did you receive any Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

* SOCS_RET CHAR(1) N(Y131)

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EXPD Detailed Expenditures File

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

NEWID CU identification number. Digits 1-7 (CU sequence number, 1 through 9999999) uniquely identify the CU. Digit 8 

is the week number, 1 or 2

 BLS derived

NUM(8)

ALLOC Adjustment status for cost variable

 CODED

 0 Not allocated or topcoded

 1 Allocated, not topcoded

 2 Topcoded and allocated

 3 Topcoded, not allocated

 BLS derived

CHAR(1)

COST Total cost of item, including sales tax

 BLS derived

NUM(12,5)

GIFT Was item bought for someone outside the CU?

 CODED

 1 Yes

 2 No

 BLS derived

CHAR(1)

PUB_FLAG Is cost included in published reports?

 CODED

 1 Not published

 2 Published in Integrated reports

 BLS derived

CHAR(1)

UCC Universal Classification Code

 See Section XIII.A. Appendix A for a listing of EXPN UCC codes and titles

 BLS derived

CHAR(6)

* EXPNSQDY Sequential day of the diary week (1-7) EXPN_QDY CHAR(1)

* EXPNWKDY Flag variable for EXPNWKDY EXPN_KDY CHAR(1)

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VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

* EXPNMO Reference Month of this expenditure (01-12) EXPNMO_ CHAR(2)

* EXPNYR Reference Year of this expenditure (0000-9999) EXPNYR_ CHAR(4)

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DTBD Income File

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

NEWID CU identification number. Digits 1-7 (CU sequence number, 1 through 9999999) uniquely identify the CU. Digit 8 

is the week number, 1 or 2

 BLS derived

NUM(8)

UCC Universal Classification Code

 See Section XIII for a listing of DTAB UCC codes and titles

 BLS derived

CHAR(6)

AMOUNT Amount of UCC

 BLS derived

AMOUNT_ NUM(12)

PUB_FLAG Is amount included in published reports?

 CODED

 1 Not published

 2 Published in Integrated reports

 BLS derived

CHAR(1)

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DTID Imputed Income File

VARIABLE NAME DESCRIPTION FLAG FORMAT NOTE

NEWID CU identification number. Digits 1-7 (CU sequence number, 1 through 9999999) uniquely identify the CU. Digit 8 

is the week number, 1 or 2

 BLS derived

NUM(8)

UCC Universal Classification Code

 See Section XIII for a listing of DTAB UCC codes and titles

 BLS derived

CHAR(6)

PUB_FLAG Is amount included in published reports?

 CODED

 1 Not published

 2 Published in Integrated reports

 BLS derived

CHAR(1)

AMOUNT Amount of UCC

 BLS derived

AMOUNT_ NUM(12)

IMPNUM The number (1-5) of the imputation variant for the particular income variable CHAR(1)

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