Aging in America 2020 / edited by Robert L. Scardamalia.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Scardamalia, Robert L., editor.

Series:

County and City Extra Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aging--Economic aspects--United States.

Aging.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (507 pages)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Bernan Press, [2020]

Summary:

Today, concerns about the financial stability of Social Security, health care costs, and the supply of caregivers are all driven by the coming explosion in population over the age of 65. Aging in America focuses on the economic and demographic portrait of the senior population and can provide a context for analysis of broader population issues.

Contents:

Cover

AGING in AMERICA

AGING in AMERICA: Fourth Edition 2020

Copyright page

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Understanding the American Community Survey

Using the ACS

Accessing ACS Data Online

More ACS Resources

PART A: POPULATION SUMMARY

PART A. POPULATION SUMMARY

Percent of Persons 65 Years and OverWho are Living Alone

PART B: AGE STRUCTURE

PART B. AGE STRUCTURE

Percent of the Population 65 Years and Over

PART C: RACE AND ETHNICITY

PART C. RACE AND ETHNICITY

Percent of Persons 65 Years and OverWho are Minority (Not - White, Non-Hispanic)

PART D: HOUSEHOLD RELATIONSHIP

PART D. HOUSEHOLD RELATIONSHIP

Percent of Grandparents 60 Years and OverWho are Responsible for Grandchildren

PART E: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTAND VETERAN STATUS

PART E. EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND VETERAN STATUS

Percent of the Population 65 Years and OverWith a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

PART F: EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR FORCE STATUS

PART F. EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR FORCE STATUS

Percent of the Population 60 Years and OverParticipating in the Labor Force

PART G: INCOME AND POVERTY

PART G. INCOME AND POVERTY

Median Household Income ofHouseholders 65 Years and Over

Percent of the Population 75 Years and OverWith Income Below the Poverty Level

PART H: DISABILITY STATUS AND TYPE

PART H. DISABILITY STATUS AND TYPE

Percent of the Population 75 Years and OverWith a Disability

PART : IHEALTH INSURANCE

PART I. HEALTH INSURANCE

Percent of the Population 65 Years and OverWith Direct Pay Health Insurance Coverage

PART J: HOUSING SUMMARY

PART J. HOUSING SUMMARY

Percent of Owner Householders 65 Years and OverPaying 35 Percent or Moreof Income on Owner Costs

APPENDIXES.

APPENDIX A. CORE BASED STATISTICAL AREAS (METROPOLITAN ANDMICROPOLITAN), METROPOLITAN DIVISIONS, AND COMPONENTS (ASDEFINED AUGUST 2017)

APPENDIX B. CITIES BY COUNTY

INDEX.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Scardamalia, Robert L. Aging in America 2020

ISBN:

9781641434300