AUG. 31, 2022 — The U.S. Census Bureau today released data from the 2021 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). SIPP is a longitudinal survey that provides comprehensive information about income and assistance program participation of individuals and households in the United States. The survey collects data and measures change in characteristics like economic well-being, family dynamics, education, assets, health insurance, child care and food security.

This release includes:

• Data tables about the receipt of Social Security, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC); Supplemental Security Income (SSI); retirement income; unemployment insurance; free- and reduced-price school meals; Veterans Administration (VA) benefits; and the receipt of child support with a variety of demographic characteristics.
• Data tables providing wealth and debt measures at the nation and state levels. National estimates offer detailed wealth and debt statistics for a variety of demographic, social and household characteristics. These measures include information on major contributors to wealth such as home equity and retirement accounts, as well as common types of debt such as vehicle debt, credit card debt and student loans. The state-level data highlight household net worth estimates at the state level broken down by selected asset and debt categories.
  

The data are accompanied by supporting materials such as metadata, an online codebook and an updated users’ guide. The Census Bureau plans to release research briefs highlighting various social and economic topics in the coming months.

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