U.S. Social Security Administration, Office of Policy.

Income of the Aged Chartbook, 2000

 

Poverty status, by age, 2000

This bar chart and the following table shows the percentage poor and near poor by age, in 5-year increments starting at ages 65-69.

Poverty status, by age, 2000
Age Percentage poor Percentage near poor
65–69 8 4
70–74 10 6
75–79 11 7
80–84 12 8
85 or older 14 12
 

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