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Data Dictionary: ACS 2008 (1-Year Estimates)
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Data Source: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau
Universe: Civilian Population 18 Years and Over
Variable Details
A16002. Veteran Status for the Civilian Population
Universe: Civilian Population 18 Years and Over
A16002_006 18 to 64 Years
Percent base:
Civilian Population 18 Years and Over: (SE:A16002_001)
Aggregation method:
Addition
Formula used to compute this variable:
Return_Value = ACS08:B21001005 + ACS08:B21001008 + ACS08:B21001011 + ACS08:B21001021 + ACS08:B21001024 + ACS08:B21001027
Variables used in the formula:
ACS08:B21001005
Civilian Population 18 Years and Over: Male: 18 to 34 Years: Nonveteran
ACS08:B21001008
Civilian Population 18 Years and Over: Male: 35 to 54 Years: Nonveteran
ACS08:B21001011
Civilian Population 18 Years and Over: Male: 55 to 64 Years: Nonveteran
ACS08:B21001021
Civilian Population 18 Years and Over: Female: 18 to 34 Years: Nonveteran
ACS08:B21001024
Civilian Population 18 Years and Over: Female: 35 to 54 Years: Nonveteran
ACS08:B21001027
Civilian Population 18 Years and Over: Female: 55 to 64 Years: Nonveteran
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey 2008 Summary File: Technical Documentation.
  ACS 2008-1yr Summary File: Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Subject Definitions -> Population Variables -> Veteran Status -> Veteran Status
Veteran Status
For data products, a "civilian veteran" is a person 18 years old or over who has served (even for a short time), but is not now serving, on active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, or who served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II. People who served in the National Guard or military Reserves are classified as veterans only if they were ever called or ordered to active duty, not counting the 4-6 months for initial training or yearly summer camps. All other civilians 18 years old and over are classified as nonveterans.