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Estimates are published monthly. Estimates are published monthly. In services like [[UnitedStates/CensusBureau/MicrodataAccessTool|MDAT]], the generic demographic data estimates are categorized in the 'CPS Basic Monthly' vintage.

Current Population Survey

The Current Population Survey (CPS) is an annual survey operated by the Census Bureau and BLS.

Contents

  1. Current Population Survey
    1. Design
      1. Sampling
      2. Frequency
    2. History

Design

Sampling

The CPS utilizes a probability sample of about 60,000 occupied housing units.

Frequency

The CPS questionnaire asks questions concerning the prior week. Households are contacted for four consecutive months. After eight months of non-contact, they are again contacted for another four consecutive months.

Estimates are published monthly. In services like MDAT, the generic demographic data estimates are categorized in the 'CPS Basic Monthly' vintage.

History

The CPS began in 1940. In 1942, the Census Bureau was made responsible for its administration.

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