2018 CPS ASEC Bridge Files

The 2018 CPS ASEC Bridge File provides a dataset that is based on the recent CPS ASEC redesign and an updated processing system.

2017 CPS ASEC Research File

This page provides data sets and technical documentation regarding the implementation of the new data processing system.

CPS ASEC Split-Panel Tests for Health Insurance

This page presents data on the CPS ASEC Split-Panel Tests for health insurance coverage.

2014 CPS ASEC with Redesigned Income Questions

There were several changes made to the processing of the data from the redesigned questions. The files now posted differ slightly from the January 2015 files.

Housing Data Files

CPS ASEC extracts with the mortgage balance variable: 2004-2009.

Program Participation Data Files

CPS ASEC extracts with welfare reform, food stamp, subsidized school lunch and child care variables: 1998-2003.

Health Data Files

Various CPS ASEC extract files with data on offer and take-up of employer-sponsored coverage, current coverage and other health-related variables: 1994-2015.

Income and Poverty Data Files

Various CPS extract files with income, tax and poverty variables. Noncash/after-tax extracts for 1980-1990.

Demographic Extract Files: Miscellaneous Files

View and download miscellaneous demographic extract files.