Economic Status

Expenditures of the Aged Chartbook

This chartbook examines the spending patterns of the aged population (65 or older) using data from the 2002 Consumer Expenditure Survey Public-Use File. The charts compare expenditures of the aged population with those of the near aged (55–64). Many charts also compare those aged 65–75 and 75 or older. The data include total and per capita expenditures and expenditures for housing, food, health care, transportation, and travel.