Expenditures of the Aged Chartbook

Abstract

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.