Race Code

Status: Active / In Use

Full Formal Attribute Name

gfipm:2.0:user:RaceCode

Abbreviated Formal Attribute Name

RaceCode

Definition

A classification of the user based on factors such as geographical locations and genetics.

Data Type

NCIC Race Code

Version Number

2.0

Usage Information

The NCIC Race Code stipulates that American Indian or Alaskan Native = "I", Asian or Pacific Islander = "A", Black = "B", White = "W", and Unknown = "U". The code also stipulates that Hispanics should use the race code most closely representing the individual.

Example Content

None Provided

NIEM Xpath

N/A

NIEM Definition

N/A

Source

GFIPM Metadata Straw Man

Misc. Notes