Load CPS microdata into a pandas DataFrame using the Census API.
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PyCPS
Overview
Python package for loading Current Population Survey (CPS) microdata into a pandas DataFrame using the Census Bureau Data API, including basic monthly CPS and CPS ASEC microdata.
Note: This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
For an R version of this package, check out cpsR.
Setup Instructions
Install the package:
pip install pycpsdata # Alas, pycps was taken
and store your Census API key in an environment variable named CENSUS_API_KEY
.
Example Usage
from pycps import get_asec
asec = get_asec(2021, ["a_age", "marsupwt"])
asec
# a_age marsupwt
# 0 56 687.71
# 1 57 687.71
# 2 78 646.86
# 3 65 1516.95
# 4 66 1516.95
# ... ... ...
# 163538 69 514.11
# 163539 70 516.25
# 163540 66 516.25
# 163541 55 386.37
# 163542 52 386.37
#
# [163543 rows x 2 columns]
asec.marsupwt.sum()
# 326195439.67
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