Codes

This is a 2-digit numeric variable.

Description

For sample children with at least one residential parent, PAR1AGE indicates the age of that parent. This variable is both top- and bottom-coded. The age of a second residential parent is indicated by PAR2AGE.

Related Variables

PAR1AGE is one of several variables that NCHS makes available about the demographic characteristics of parents of sample children. For a complete list of these variables, see the variable description for NUMRESPRNT.

Comparability

This variable is largely comparable over time. Users should note that the top code changed from 85+ in 2019 to 65+ for 2020-onward.

Universe

Availability

• 2019-2023

Weights

• 2019-2023 : SAMPWEIGHT