Data Links

• Current Population Survey home page – Bureau of Labor Statistics

  This is a comprehensive website for CPS documentation, resources, data tables, and frequently asked questions.

• Current Population Survey home page – US Census Bureau

  This is a resource for CPS background and definitions. This website also provides a list of the supplemental surveys that are affiliated with the CPS.

• CPS design and methodology

  This technical paper provides an in-depth explanation of the CPS survey design and methodology.

• CPS questionnaire

  This website provides the CPS questionnaire in .pdf files.

• Current Population Survey data

  This website allows you to download the monthly raw data files and the corresponding data dictionaries.