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Data Dictionary: ACS 2016 (5-Year Estimates) Comparability Data
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Universe: Universe: Workers whose means of transportation is car, truck, or van
Variable Details
B08015. Aggregate Number Of Vehicles (Car, Truck, Or Van) Used In Commuting by Workers 16 Years And Over by Sex
Universe: Universe: Workers whose means of transportation is car, truck, or van
B08015001Aggregate Number Of Vehicles (Car, Truck, Or Van) Used In Commuting
Percent base:
None - percentages not computed (variable is table universe)
Aggregation method:
Addition
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; 2016 ACS 1-year and 2012-2016 ACS 5-year Data Releases: Technical Documentation.
  2016 ACS 1-year and 2012-2016 ACS 5-year Data Releases: Technical Documentation -> Appendix A: Supplemental Documentation -> 2014 Subject Definitions -> Population Variables -> Journey to Work -> Aggregate Number of Vehicles (Car, Truck, or Van) Used in Commuting
Aggregate Number of Vehicles (Car, Truck, or Van) Used in Commuting
The aggregate number of vehicles used in commuting is derived by counting each person who drove alone as occupying one vehicle, each person who reported being in a two-person carpool as occupying one-half of a vehicle, each person who reported being in a three-person carpool as occupying one-third of a vehicle, and so on, then summing all the vehicles. This aggregate is used in the calculation for "workers per car, truck, or van."