Retired people in 2012 1-year ACS PUMS

Adriana over 9 years ago

Hi, I'm trying to identify the retired people (if possible) in the ACS2012- 1 year database. Does anyone know what variable/variables should I use identify these people? I've searched in the PUMS data dictionary, but i had no luck.
Any help on this is highly appreciated!

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Adriana

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Doug Hillmer over 9 years ago

I will just add that the RETP variable contains the amount of retirement income, if any. So, one way to defined "retired people" is AGE>=65, ESR=6, and (optionally) RETP>0. However, this all depends on your definition of "retired". For example if the person is not in the labor force and is receiving retirement income, how relevant is the age cutoff?

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Doug Hillmer over 9 years ago

I will just add that the RETP variable contains the amount of retirement income, if any. So, one way to defined "retired people" is AGE>=65, ESR=6, and (optionally) RETP>0. However, this all depends on your definition of "retired". For example if the person is not in the labor force and is receiving retirement income, how relevant is the age cutoff?

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