Table 2
Selected characteristics, by household type, 1999
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| Working-age (25 to 44) | Working-age (45 to 64) | Retirement-age (65 to 74) | Retirement-age (75 to 84) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number (unweighted) | 6,334 | 5,015 | 1,784 | 1,206 |
| Percent of household units | 47.83 | 33.93 | 11.22 | 7.01 |
| dollars per adult-equivalent | ||||
| Mean income | 31,729 | 37,258 | 27,503 | 23,736 |
| Median income | 28,330 | 33,554 | 22,817 | 18,871 |
| Net worth (excluding principal residence) |
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| Mean | 51,472 | 162,190 | 193,709 | 144,261 |
| Median | 19,839 | 82,300 | 113,031 | 73,937 |
| Net worth (including principal residence) |
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| Mean | 75,088 | 220,144 | 265,563 | 212,111 |
| Median | 36,400 | 136,471 | 191,794 | 143,076 |
Source(s):
Survey of Financial Security (1999).
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