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Data Dictionary: ACS 2010 (1-Year Estimates)
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Data Source: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau
Universe: Vacant housing units
Variable Details
A10047. Vacancy Status by Type of Vacancy
Universe: Vacant housing units
A10047_001Vacant Housing Units:
Percent base:
None - percentages not computed (variable is table universe)
Aggregation method:
Addition
Formula used to compute this variable:
Return_Value = ACS10:B25004001; if (ACS10:B25004001.IsNull) Return_Value.IsNull = true
Variables used in the formula:
ACS10:B25004001
Vacant Housing Units
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey 2010 Summary File: Technical Documentation.
  ACS 2010-1yr Summary File: Technical Documentation -> Appendix A. Supplemental Documentation -> 2010 Subject Definitions -> Living Quarters -> Housing Unit -> Vacant Housing Unit
Vacant Housing Unit
A housing unit is vacant if no one is living in it at the time of interview. Units occupied at the time of interview entirely by persons who are staying two months or less and who have a more permanent residence elsewhere are considered to be temporarily occupied, and are classified as "vacant."

New units not yet occupied are classified as vacant housing units if construction has reached a point where all exterior windows and doors are installed and final usable floors are in place. Vacant units are excluded from the housing inventory if they are open to the elements, that is, the roof, walls, windows, and/or doors no longer protect the interior from the elements. Also, excluded are vacant units with a sign that they are condemned or they are to be demolished.