I working with ACS table B05006. Some of the country names include "n.e.c" What does this abbreviation stand for and what does it mean?
Thanks
Not Elsewhere Classified
"Not Elsewhere Classified"
https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/tech_docs/code_lists/2020_ACS_Code_Lists.pdf
I couldn't post a screen capture but it's hidden deep within the code list linked above.
Though given geopolitics and the way country names can change it might stand for "Not Even Close" :) :)
For those who are interested in the Foreign Born ACS questions here is a white paper from the people at the Census
www.census.gov/.../POP-twps0081.pdf