- 31 million – Number of people over 65 who depend on Social Security as their main source of income; $11,723 was the average income amount.
- 30.7% – Percentage of the over-65 population that receives income from a pension or retirement plan.
- $4,932 – Average income amount from interest accrued in personal savings.
- 1 million – Approximate number of people 65 and older who received SSI benefits.
- $26,878 – Average income for the 65 and older population.
Source: AARP