Public use microdata area

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-001521",
  "term": "Public use microdata area",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "term_source": "Public Use Microdata Area",
  "definition": "A statistical area defined to contain a population of 100,000 or greater for which the Census Bureau tabulates public use microdata sample (PUMS) data. American Community Survey and decennial census population and housing microdata are disseminated using these defined areas. The American Community Survey also publishes one year estimate data for PUMAs.",
  "abbreviation": "PUMA",
  "see_also": [
    "Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) files"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/public-use-microdata-area/"
}