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Profile of Older Adults by Poverty Status: 2021
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Profile of Older Adults by Poverty Status: 2021
Profile of Older Adults by Poverty Status: 2021
June 25, 2024
Written by:
Zachary Scherer and Brittany King
Report Number P70-193
Introduction
Using data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), this report examines the sociodemographic characteristics, living arrangements, program participation, and net worth of older adults by poverty status. The SIPP is a nationally representative, longitudinal survey administered by the Census Bureau that provides comprehensive information on the dynamics of income, employment, household composition, and government program participation.
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