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California: Same-sex couples information by PUMS

In the summer of 2003, the Census Bureau began releasing sampling data for 5-Percent Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) Files. PUMS files have state-level Census 2000 data containing individual records of the characteristics for a 5 percent sample of people and housing units.

For same-sex couples, PUMS include age, ancestry, race, employment and income data, among others. The Census offers documentation here.

Total same-sex couples counted: 92,138
Same-sex couples in PUMS: 5,103 (5.5%)

Age and gender Children and families Race and ethnicity Educational attainment
Disabilities Veteran status Employment Income