Income Received By Different Groups
For a clearer picture of the economic status of today’s older adults, it is helpful to look at breakdowns of statistics by age, marital status, gender, and race, in addition to looking at overall income figures.
Income Differences by Age
In 2019, half of all individuals age 65 to 69 received less than $32,711 in yearly income, compared to the $23,581 received by people age 75 and older.
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Age |
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65+ |
$27,398 |
$47,357 |
$30,193 |
65-69 |
$32,711 |
$56,632 |
$40,013 |
70-74 |
$29,011 |
$34,704 |
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75+ |
$23,581 |
$37,335 |
N/A |
80+ |
N/A |
N/A |
$22,232 |
Income Differences by Marital Status
In 2019, half of all married couples age 65 and over received less than $74,695 in yearly income, compared to $26,946 for nonmarried persons.
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Demographic unit |
Married couples |
Nonmarried persons |
Nonmarried men |
Nonmarried women |
$74,695 |
$26,946 |
$31,069 | $24,079 | |
$54,860 |
$19,656 |
$31,493 |
$24,768 |
Income Differences by Gender
In 2019, half of all men age 65 and over received less than $36,921 in yearly income, contrasted with $21,815 for women.
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Gender |
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Men |
$36,921 |
$33,515 |
Women |
$21,815 |
$24,779 |
Total |
$27,398 |
$47,357 |
Income Differences by Race and Ethnicity
In 2019, half of all Hispanics age 65 and older received less than $17,105 in yearly income, contrasted with $30,157 for whites.
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Demographic group |
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White (Non-Hispanic) |
$30,157 |
$49,558 |
African American |
$20,265 |
$31,553 |
Hispanic |
$17,105 |
$32,331 |
Total |
$27,398 |
$47,357 |
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