Codes

This is a 4-digit numeric variable.

Description

This variable identifies the location of the respondent's primary workplace, in terms of the Public Use Microdata Area, a Census Bureau-defined area of contiguous territory containing 100,000+ residents.

The contents of the PUMAs are detailed on the IPUMS-USA web site.

Universe

• United States 2005: Persons age 16+ whose employment status was at work

Availability

• United States: 2005

Integrated variables

• None