Dataset Collection and Variable Dictionary

ACS – American Community Survey – The ACS is an annual demographics survey conducted by the United States Census Bureau.
1 Yr – Contains one Calendar Year of Data
3 Yr – Contained 3 year averages of the previous 3 years of ACS survey data, Census Bureau stopped releasing this data set in 2013
5 Yr – Contains 5 year average of the previous 5 years of ACS survey data.
Decennial Census or Census – A nationwide limited survey of the U.S. population conducted every ten years by the U.S. Census Bureau

Main Collection
acs2022 – 54 datasets from the 2022 1-year ACS PUMS
acs2021 – 54 datasets from the 2021 1-year ACS PUMS
acs2019 – 54 datasets from the 2019 1-year ACS PUMS
acs2010 – 54 datasets from the 2010 1-year ACS PUMS
acs2008 – 54 datasets from the 2008 1-year ACS PUMS
acs2016trend – 10 datasets from multiple points using the 1950-2000 census and 2016 1 year data
acs2008trend – 10 datasets from multiple points using the 1950-2000 census and 2008 3 year data
census2000 – 108 datasets from the 2000 CENSUS PUMS

State Level Data
geo2021 – 51 Datasets from the 2021 5-year ACS PUMS, 1 for each state (+DC) based on the ACS2021 dataset Earn
geo2016 – 51 Datasets from the 2016 5-year ACS PUMS, 1 for each state (+DC) based on the ACS2016 dataset Earn
geo2012 – 255 Datasets from the 2012 5-year ACS PUMS, 1 for each state (+DC) based on the ACS2012 datasets Earn, Educlmm, EducOccup, EldermEmp, and EldrDisab
geo2010 – 153 Datasets from the 2010 3-year ACS PUMS, 1 for each state (+DC) based on the ACS2010 datasets Earn, Educlumm, and EducOccup
geo2008 – 51 Datasets from the 2008 3-year ACS PUMS, 1 for each state (+DC) based on the ACS2010 dataset Earn

Single Year Data
acs19_1yr -11 datasets from 2019 1-year ACS PUMS
acs18_1yr – 12 datasets from the 2018 1-year ACS PUMS
acs17_1yr – 8 datasets from the 2017 1-year ACS PUMS
acs16_1yr – 10 datasets from 2016 1-year ACS PUMS
acs15_1yr – 5 datasets from 2015 1-year ACS PUMS
acs14_1yr – 6 datasets from 2014 1-year ACS PUMS
acs13_1yr – 6 datasets from 2013 1-year ACS PUMS
acs12_1yr – 6 datasets from 2012 1-year ACS PUMS
acs11_1yr – 6 datasets from 2011 1-year ACS PUMS
acs10_1yr – 6 datasets from 2010 1-year ACS PUMS

Five Year Data
acs18_5yr – 19 datasets from 2018 5-year ACS PUMS
acs19_5yr – 8 datasets from the 2019 5-year ACS PUMS
acs20_5yr – 8 datasets from the 2020 5-year ACS PUMS
acs21_5yr – 8 datasets from the 2021 5-year ACS PUMS
acs2012 – 14 datasets from the 2012 5-year ACS PUMS
acs2017 – 13 datasets from the 2017 5-year ACS PUMS

Other
custom – 50 custom datasets historical to present focusing on a range of specific populations
gss – 18 custom datasets showing trends over time for a variety of different topics
abc123 – 3 custom datasets showing basic USA stats using 2010 and 2013 data

Dataset Variable Explanation
AsianPop – Asian Population
Variables related to the Asian population, such as total Asian population or specific subgroups.
ChildGrad – Children’s Graduation Status
Variables related to the educational attainment or graduation status of children in households.
ChildPov – Children in Poverty
Variables related to the poverty status of children in households.
ChildSch – Children in School
Variables indicating whether children are currently attending school.
Cohab_M – Cohabiting Male Population
Variables related to males in cohabiting relationships.
Cohab_W – Cohabiting Female Population
Variables related to females in cohabiting relationships.
Doctors – Number of Doctors
Variables related to the number of individuals in a population with a medical or healthcare degree.
Earn – Earnings
Variables related to individual or household earnings.
EarnAsian – Earnings of Asian Population
Variables related to the earnings of Asian individuals or households.
EarnAsianAll – Earnings of All Asian Subgroups
Variables related to earnings across all Asian subgroups.
EarnHisp – Earnings of Hispanic Population
Variables related to the earnings of Hispanic individuals or households.
EarnHispAll – Earnings of All Hispanic Subgroups
Variables related to earnings across all Hispanic subgroups.
EducAsian – Educational Attainment of Asian Population
Variables related to the educational attainment of Asian individuals.
EducAsianAll – Educational Attainment of All Asian Subgroups
Variables related to educational attainment across all Asian subgroups.
EducImm – Educational Attainment of Immigrants
Variables related to the educational attainment of immigrants.
EducOccup – Education and Occupation
Variables relating to the relationship between educational attainment and occupation.
Elderly – Elderly Population
Variables related to the population of elderly individuals (usually 65+).
EldrDisab – Elderly with Disabilities
Variables relating to the presence of disabilities among elderly individuals.
EldrEmp – Elderly Employment Status
Variables regarding the employment status of elderly individuals.
EldrHH – Elderly in Households
Variables relating to the number of elderly individuals living in households.
EldrPov – Elderly in Poverty
Variables related to the poverty status of elderly individuals.
EmpAsian – Employment of Asian Population
Variables related to the employment status of Asian individuals.
EmpAsianAll – Employment of All Asian Subgroups
Variables related to the employment status across all Asian subgroups.
EmpEduc – Employment by Education
Variables relating to employment status in relation to educational attainment.
EmpHisp – Employment of Hispanic Population
Variables related to the employment status of Hispanic individuals.
EmpHispAll – Employment of All Hispanic Subgroups
Variables related to the employment status across all Hispanic subgroups.
Employ – Employment Status
Variables related to the overall employment status of individuals or households.
Emp_W – Employment by Gender (Women)
Variables relating to the employment status of women.
EngAsian – English Proficiency of Asian Population
Variables indicating the level of English proficiency among Asian individuals.
EngHisp – English Proficiency of Hispanic Population
Variables indicating the level of English proficiency among Hispanic individuals.
FamPov – Family Poverty
Variables related to poverty status within families.
HispPop – Hispanic Population
Variables related to the Hispanic population, including total population or subgroups.
Households – Household Characteristics
Variables related to the structure and composition of households.
Housing – Housing Characteristics
Variables related to the characteristics of housing units, such as size, ownership, and conditions.
ImmPop – Immigrant Population
Variables related to individuals born outside the U.S.
Internet – Internet Access
Variables related to internet access within households or among individuals.
Lawyers – Number of Lawyers
Variables related to the number of individuals working in the legal profession.
MarAsian – Marital Status of Asian Population
Variables related to marital status within the Asian population.
MarEduc – Marital Status by Educational Attainment
Variables related to marital status grouped by educational attainment.
MarEmp_W – Marital Status and Employment Status (Women)
Variables related to the marital and employment status of women.
MarHisp – Marital Status of Hispanic Population
Variables related to marital status within the Hispanic population.
MarPov_W – Marital Status and Poverty Status (Women)
Variables related to marital and poverty status for women.
Mar_M – Marital Status of Males
Variables related to marital status within the male population.
Mar_W – Marital Status of Females
Variables related to marital status within the female population.
Occup – Occupation
Variables related to the types of occupations held by individuals in the population.
OccupAsian – Occupation of Asian Population
Variables related to the occupations of Asian individuals.
OccupAsianAll – Occupation of All Asian Subgroups
Variables related to the occupations of all Asian subgroups.
OccupHisp – Occupation of Hispanic Population
Variables related to the occupations of Hispanic individuals.
OccuHispAll – Occupation of All Hispanic Subgroups
Variables related to the occupations of all Hispanic subgroups.
OccupImm_25 – Occupation of Immigrants Aged 25 and Older
Variables related to the occupations of immigrants aged 25 and older.
OccupImm_35 – Occupation of Immigrants Aged 35 and Older
Variables related to the occupations of immigrants aged 35 and older.
PopCA – California Population
Variables related to the population of California.
PopGA – Georgia Population
Variables related to the population of Georgia.
PopGeo – Geographic Population
Variables related to specific geographic populations.
PopMI – Michigan Population
Variables related to the population of Michigan.
PopUSA – United States Population
Variables related to the total population of the U.S.
PovEduc – Poverty Status by Education
Variables related to poverty status grouped by educational attainment.
PopPov – Population in Poverty
Variables related to the poverty status of individuals or populations.
PopStruc – Population Structure
Variables related to the structure or composition of a population, such as age, gender, and household type.
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