American Generations: Who They Are and How They Live - 6th edition

Table of Contents......Page 6
List of Tables......Page 10
List of Charts......Page 16
Introduction......Page 20
Chap. 1: The Generations......Page 24
The Millennial Generation: Another Baby Boom......Page 27
1.1 Birth of The Millennial Generation, 1977 to 1994......Page 28
1.2 Size of the Millennial and Post-Millennial Generation, 2008......Page 29
1.3 Millennial Generation by Age, 2000 to 2020......Page 30
1.4 Millennial Share of Population, 2008......Page 31
Generation X: The Baby-Bust Generation......Page 32
1.5 Birth of Generation X, 1965 to 1976......Page 33
1.6 Size of Generation X, 2008......Page 34
1.7 Generation X by Age, 2000 to 2020......Page 35
1.8 Generation X Share of Population, 2008......Page 36
The Baby-Boom Generation: Still Center Stage......Page 37
1.9 Birth of the Baby-Boom Generation, 1946 to 1964......Page 38
1.10 Size of the Baby-Boom Generation, 2008......Page 39
1.11 Baby-Boom Generation by Age, 2000 to 2020......Page 40
1.12 Baby Boom Share of Population, 2008......Page 41
The Swing Generation: Quiet Pioneers......Page 42
1.13 Birth of the Swing Generation, 1933 to 1945......Page 43
1.14 Size of the Swing Generation, 2008......Page 44
1.15 Swing Generation by Age, 2000 to 2020......Page 45
1.16 Swing Share of Population, 2008......Page 46
The World War II Generation: Going Out in Style......Page 47
1.17 Birth of the World War II Generation, 1909 to 1932......Page 48
1.18 Size of the World War II Generation, 2008......Page 49
1.19 World War II Generation by Age, 2000 to 2020......Page 50
1.20 World War II Share of Population, 2008......Page 51
Chap. 2: Attitudes......Page 52
Printed Newspapers Have Lost the Youngest Generation......Page 53
2.2 Newspaper Readership, 2006......Page 54
The Internet Is an Important Source of Science News......Page 55
2.4 Science Makes Our Way of Life Change Too Fast, 2006......Page 56
Religious Beliefs Shape the Perspectives of Older Americans......Page 57
2.6 Human Evolution, 2006......Page 58
Younger Generations Spurn Traditional Sex Roles......Page 59
2.8 Premarital Sex, 2006......Page 60
2.9 Homosexuality, 2006......Page 61
Most Americans Do Not Trust Others......Page 62
2.11 Detaining People without a Trial, 2006......Page 63
Among the Generations, Millennials Are the Most Liberal......Page 64
2.12 Political Leanings, 2006......Page 65
Chap. 3: Education......Page 66
Generation X Is the Best Educated......Page 67
3.1 Educational Attainment by Age, 2006......Page 68
3.2 Educational Attainment by Generation, 2006......Page 69
Young Women Are Better Educated than Young Men......Page 70
3.3 Educational Attainment of Men by Age, 2006......Page 71
3.4 Educational Attainment of Men by Generation, 2006......Page 72
3.5 Educational Attainment of Women by Age, 2006......Page 73
3.6 Educational Attainment of Women by Generation, 2006......Page 74
Asians Are Well Educated......Page 75
3.7 High School and College Graduates by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006: Total People......Page 76
3.8 High School and College Graduates by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006: Men......Page 77
3.9 High School and College Graduates by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006: Women......Page 78
Young Adults in the Northeast Are Most Likely to Be College Graduates......Page 79
3.10 High School and College Graduates by Age and Region, 2006......Page 80
More Preschoolers Attend College......Page 81
3.11 School Enrollment by Age, 2000 and 2005......Page 82
More than One in Four Americans Attend School......Page 83
3.12 School Enrollment by Age and Sex, 2005......Page 84
Millennials Are Boosting College Enrollment......Page 85
3.14 College Students by Age and Sex, 2005......Page 86
Part-Time Study Is the Norm for Older Students......Page 87
3.15 College Students by Type of School, Age, and Attendance Status, 2005......Page 88
Few High School Students Have Jobs......Page 89
3.16 High School Students by Age and Employment Status, 2005......Page 90
3.17 College Students by Age and Employment Status, 2005......Page 91
Millennials Will Boost the Number of College Students Aged 25 to 34......Page 92
3.18 Projections of College Students by Sex and Age, 2006 and 2015......Page 93
Adult Education Is Popular......Page 94
3.19 Participation in Adult Education, 2004–05......Page 95
Chap. 4: Health......Page 96
Most Americans Feel Very Good or Excellent......Page 97
4.1 Health Status of Children by Age, 2006......Page 98
4.3 Health Status by Age, 1996 and 2006......Page 99
The Birth Rate Has Increased Since 2000......Page 100
4.4 Birth Rates by Age, 2000 to 2006......Page 101
Blacks and Hispanics Have Children at a Younger Age......Page 102
4.5 Births by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 103
More than One-Third of New Mothers Are Not Married......Page 104
4.6 Births to Unmarried Women by Age, 2006......Page 105
Most First-Time Mothers Are Young......Page 106
4.7 Births by Age and Birth Order, 2006......Page 107
Many Women Have Not Had Children......Page 108
4.8 Childless Women by Age, 1980 to 2004......Page 109
Most Adults Are Overweight......Page 110
4.10 Adults Measured as Overweight and Obese by Sex and Age, 1976–80 to 2001–04......Page 111
Weight Problems Start Young......Page 112
4.11 Children Measured as Overweight by Age, 1976–80 to 2003–04......Page 113
4.12 Weight Problems and Dieting Behavior of 9th to 12th Graders by Sex, 2005......Page 114
Most Americans Do Not Get Enough Exercise......Page 115
4.13 Participation in Leisure-Time Physical Activity by Age, 2005......Page 116
New Drugs Help Lower Cholesterol Levels......Page 117
4.14 High Cholesterol by Sex and Age, 1988–94 and 2001–04......Page 118
Blood Pressure Has Risen......Page 119
4.15 Hypertension by Sex and Age, 1988–94 and 2001–04......Page 120
Diabetes Is a Growing Problem......Page 121
4.16 Diabetes by Selected Characteristics, 1988–94 and 2001–04......Page 122
More than One in Five Americans Smoke......Page 123
4.17 Cigarette Smoking by Age, 2006......Page 124
4.18 Tobacco Use among 9th to 12th Graders by Sex, 2005......Page 125
Many Young Adults Are Binge Drinkers......Page 126
4.19 Alcohol Use by Age, 2006......Page 127
4.20 Alcohol Use by High School Students, 2005......Page 128
Many Adults Have Used Illicit Drugs......Page 129
4.21 Illicit Drug Use by Age, 2006......Page 130
4.22 Lifetime Marijuana Use by People Aged 12 to 25, 1965 to 2006......Page 131
4.23 Marijuana Use by Age, 2006......Page 132
4.24 Marijuana Use by High School Students by Sex, 2005......Page 133
Most Women of Childbearing Age Use Contraceptives......Page 134
4.25 Contraceptive Use by Age, 2002......Page 135
4.26 Sexual Behavior among High School Students by Sex, 2005......Page 136
Most Teens Avoid Risky Behavior......Page 137
4.27 Risk Behavior among 9th to 12th Graders by Sex, 2005......Page 138
Many Older Americans Have Physical Difficulties......Page 139
4.28 Difficulties in Physical Functioning among Adults by Age, 2006......Page 140
Health Problems Are Common among Older Americans......Page 141
4.29 Number of Adults with Health Condition by Age, 2006......Page 142
4.30 Distribution of Health Conditions among Adults by Age, 2006......Page 143
4.31 Percent of Adults with Health Conditions by Age, 2006......Page 144
Men Aged 25 to 44 Account for Most AIDS Cases......Page 145
4.32 AIDS Cases by Sex and Age, through June 30, 2006......Page 146
Asthma and Allergies Affect Many Children......Page 147
4.33 Health Conditions among Children by Selected Characteristics, 2006......Page 148
4.34 Distribution of Health Conditions by Selected Characteristics of Children, 2006......Page 149
4.35 Percent of Children with Health Conditions by Selected Characteristics, 2006......Page 150
More People Do Not Have Health Insurance......Page 151
4.36 Health Insurance Coverage by Age, 2006: Private Health Insurance Type......Page 152
4.37 Health Insurance Coverage by Age, 2006: Government Health Insurance Type......Page 153
4.39 Reason for No Health Insurance Coverage by Age, 2006......Page 154
More than One Billion Health Care Visits in 2005......Page 155
4.40 Health Care Visits by Age, 2005......Page 156
One in 12 Americans Had a Hospital Stay in 2006......Page 157
4.41 Number of Overnight Hospital Stays by Age, 2006......Page 158
Heart Disease Is the Leading Killer of the Oldest Adults......Page 159
4.42 Deaths from the 15 Leading Causes by Age, 2004......Page 160
4.44 Leading Causes of Death for Children Aged 1 to 4, 2004......Page 162
4.46 Leading Causes of Death for Children Aged 10 to 14, 2004......Page 163
4.48 Leading Causes of Death for People Aged 20 to 24, 2004......Page 164
4.50 Leading Causes of Death for People Aged 35 to 44, 2004......Page 165
4.52 Leading Causes of Death for People Aged 55 to 64, 2004......Page 166
4.54 Leading Causes of Death for People Aged 75 to 84, 2004......Page 167
4.55 Leading Causes of Death for People Aged 85 or Older, 2004......Page 168
Americans Are Living Longer......Page 169
4.56 Life Expectancy by Age and Sex, 2004......Page 170
Chap. 5: Housing......Page 172
Young Adults Are Most Likely to Move......Page 173
5.1 Geographic Mobility by Age, 2005–06......Page 174
5.2 Movers by Age and Destination, 2005–06......Page 175
Homeownership Rises with Age......Page 176
5.3 Owners and Renters by Age of Householder, 2007......Page 177
Married Couples Are Most Likely to Be Homeowners......Page 178
5.4 Homeownership Rate by Age of Householder and Type of Household, 2007......Page 179
Non-Hispanic Whites Are Most Likely to Own a Home......Page 180
5.6 Homeowners by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin of Householder, 2005......Page 181
The Homeownership Rate Is Falling......Page 182
5.8 Homeownership Rate by Age, 1990 to 2007......Page 183
5.9 Number of Homeowners by Age, 1990 to 2007......Page 184
Homeownership Is Highest in the Midwest......Page 185
5.11 Homeownership Rate by Age and Region, 1990 to 2007: Midwest......Page 186
5.13 Homeownership Rate by Age and Region, 1990 to 2007: West......Page 187
Most Americans Live in Single-Family Homes......Page 188
5.14 Type of Structure by Age of Householder, 2005: Total Households......Page 189
5.15 Type of Structure by Age of Householder, 2005: Homeowners......Page 190
5.16 Type of Structure by Age of Householder, 2005: Renters......Page 191
Middle-Aged Married Couples Have the Most Valuable Homes......Page 192
5.17 Home Values by Type of Household and Age of Householder, 2005......Page 193
Housing Costs Are Low for Older Homeowners......Page 194
5.18 Median Monthly Housing Costs by Age of Householder, 2005......Page 195
Chap. 6: Income......Page 196
Men’s Incomes Have Fallen Since 2000......Page 197
6.1 Median Income of Men by Age, 1980 to 2006......Page 198
Women’s Median Income Is at a Record High......Page 199
6.2 Median Income of Women by Age, 1980 to 2006......Page 200
Baby-Boom Men Have the Highest Incomes......Page 201
6.3 Income of Men by Age, 2006......Page 202
6.4 Income of Men by Generation, 2006......Page 203
Baby-Boom Women Have the Highest Incomes......Page 204
6.5 Income of Women by Age, 2006......Page 205
6.6 Income of Women by Generation, 2006......Page 206
The Incomes of Young Women Nearly Match Those of Young Men......Page 207
6.7 Median Income of Full-Time Workers by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 208
Since 1980, Older Householders Have Seen Biggest Gains......Page 209
6.8 Median Household Income by Age of Householder, 1980 to 2006......Page 210
Americans Aged 45 to 54 Are Most Likely to Be Affluent......Page 211
6.9 Households by Age of Householder and Income Quintile, 2006......Page 212
The World War II Generation Has the Lowest Incomes......Page 213
6.10 Household Income by Age of Householder, 2006......Page 214
6.11 Household Income by Generation of Householder, 2006......Page 215
Two Earners Means Higher Incomes......Page 216
6.12 Median Household Income by Age of Householder and Household Type, 2006......Page 217
6.14 Household Income by Household Type, 2006: Householders Aged 25 to 34......Page 218
6.16 Household Income by Household Type, 2006: Householders Aged 45 to 54......Page 219
6.18 Household Income by Household Type, 2006: Householders Aged 65 or Older......Page 220
6.20 Household Income by Household Type, 2006: Householders Aged 75 or Older......Page 221
Regardless of Race or Hispanic Origin, Incomes Peak in Middle Age......Page 222
6.21 Median Household Income by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin of Householder, 2006......Page 223
6.22 Household Income by Age of Householder, 2006: Asians......Page 224
6.23 Household Income by Age of Householder, 2006: Blacks......Page 225
6.24 Household Income by Age of Householder, 2006: Hispanics......Page 226
6.25 Household Income by Age of Householder, 2006: Non-Hispanic Whites......Page 227
Nearly One-Third of the Elderly Receive Pension Income......Page 228
6.26 Sources of Income by Age, 2006......Page 229
Poverty Has Become More Prevalent among Working Age Adults......Page 230
6.27 People Living in Poverty by Age, 1980 to 2006......Page 231
6.28 People in Poverty by Sex and Age, 2006......Page 232
Black and Hispanic Children Are Most Likely to Be Poor......Page 233
6.29 People Living in Poverty by Sex, Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 234
Many Workers Cannot Keep Their Family Out of Poverty......Page 235
6.30 Workers with Earnings below Poverty Level for Family of Four, 2006......Page 236
Chap. 7: Labor Force......Page 238
Men’s Labor Force Participation Has Declined......Page 239
7.1 Labor Force Participation Rate by Sex and Age, 1950 to 2007......Page 240
Men in Their Thirties Are Most Likely to Work......Page 241
7.2 Employment Status by Sex and Age, 2007......Page 242
Boomers Are the Largest Share of the Workforce......Page 244
7.3 Distribution of the Labor Force by Age, Generation, and Sex, 2007......Page 245
Teenagers Are Most Likely to Be Unemployed......Page 246
7.4 Unemployed by Age and Sex, 2007......Page 247
Hispanic Women Are Least Likely to Work......Page 248
7.5 Labor Force Participation Rate by Race, Hispanic Origin, Age, and Sex, 2007......Page 249
7.6 Unemployment Rate by Race, Hispanic Origin, Age, and Sex, 2007......Page 250
The Middle Aged Are Professionals, Managers......Page 251
7.7 Occupations by Age, 2007......Page 252
7.8 Distribution of Workers by Occupation and Age, 2007......Page 253
7.9 Age Distribution of Workers by Occupation, 2007......Page 254
The Middle Aged Work Full-Time......Page 255
7.10 Full-Time and Part-Time Workers by Age and Sex, 2007......Page 256
Dual Earners Are the Norm......Page 257
7.11 Labor Force Status of Married-Couple Family Groups, 2006......Page 258
Working Mothers Are the Norm......Page 259
7.12 Labor Force Status of Women by Presence of Children, 2006......Page 260
7.13 Employed Parents by Age of Child, 2006......Page 261
Job Tenure Is Declining for the Middle Aged......Page 262
7.14 Tenure with Current Employer by Sex and Age, 1996 to 2006......Page 263
7.15 Long-Term Employment by Sex and Age, 1996 to 2006......Page 264
Union Representation Peaks among Workers Aged 55 to 64......Page 265
7.16 Union Representation by Sex and Age, 2007......Page 266
One in Four Workers Has a Flexible Schedule......Page 267
7.17 Workers with Flexible Schedules, 2004......Page 268
Older Workers Are Most Likely to Be Independent Contractors......Page 269
7.18 Alternative Work Arrangements by Age, 2005......Page 270
Self-Employment Rises with Age......Page 271
7.19 Self-Employed Workers by Sex and Age, 2007......Page 272
Most Minimum-Wage Workers Are Teens or Young Adults......Page 273
7.20 Minimum Wage Workers, 2006......Page 274
More Older Workers Will Be in the Labor Force......Page 275
7.21 Labor Force Projections by Sex and Age, 2006 and 2016......Page 276
Chap. 8: Living Arrangements......Page 278
Boomers Head the Largest Share of Households......Page 279
8.1 Households by Age of Householder, 2000 and 2007......Page 280
8.2 Households by Age and Generation of Householder, 2007......Page 281
Young and Old Have the Most Diverse Households......Page 282
8.3 Households by Age of Householder and Type of Household, 2007......Page 283
8.4 Households by Type and Generation of Householder, 2007......Page 284
Millennials Are Most Diverse......Page 285
8.5 Households by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin of Householder, 2007......Page 286
8.6 Households by Generation, Race, and Hispanic Origin of Householder, 2007......Page 287
Oldest Americans Have the Smallest Households......Page 288
8.7 Average Household Size by Age of Householder, 2006......Page 289
8.8 People Living Alone by Sex and Age, 2007......Page 290
Fewer than One-Third of Households include Children......Page 291
8.9 Households by Age of Householder, Type of Household, and Presence of Children, 2006: Total Households......Page 292
8.10 Households by Generation of Householder, Type of Household, and Presence of Children, 2006: Total Households......Page 293
Nearly Half of Hispanic Households include Children......Page 294
8.11 Households by Age of Householder, Type of Household, and Presence of Children, 2006: Asian Households......Page 295
8.12 Households by Age of Householder, Type of Household, and Presence of Children, 2006: Black Households......Page 296
8.13 Households by Age of Householder, Type of Household, and Presence of Children, 2006: Hispanic Households......Page 297
8.14 Households by Age of Householder, Type of Household, and Presence of Children, 2006: Non-Hispanic White Households......Page 298
Parents in Their Forties Have Teens......Page 299
8.15 Households by Age of Householder and Age of Children, 2006......Page 300
Householders in Their Thirties Have the Most Kids......Page 301
8.16 Households by Age of Householder and Number of Children, 2006......Page 302
Householders in the Northeast Are Older......Page 303
8.17 Households by Age of Householder and Region of Residence, 2006......Page 304
8.18 Households by Generation of Householder and Region of Residence......Page 305
More Children Live with Single Parents......Page 306
8.19 Living Arrangements of Children by Race and Hispanic Origin, 1970 to 2006......Page 307
More than 3 Million Children Live with a Grandparent......Page 308
8.20 Children Living with Grandparents, 1970 to 2006......Page 309
Living Arrangements Differ by Generation......Page 310
8.21 Men by Living Arrangement and Age, 2006......Page 311
8.22 Men by Living Arrangement and Generation, 2006......Page 312
8.23 Women by Living Arrangement and Age, 2006......Page 313
8.24 Women by Living Arrangement and Generation, 2006......Page 314
Most Americans Are Married......Page 315
8.25 Marital Status of Men by Age, 2006......Page 316
8.26 Marital Status of Women by Age, 2006......Page 317
Younger Generations Stay Single Longer......Page 318
8.27 Never-Married People by Sex and Age, 1970 to 2006......Page 319
Most Cohabitors Are Young Adults......Page 320
8.28 Opposite-Sex Unmarried Couples by Age and Generation, 2006......Page 321
Divorce Is Highest among Men and Women in Their Fifties......Page 322
8.30 Marital History of Women by Age, 2004......Page 323
Chap. 9: Population......Page 324
Social Trends Mirror Changing Age Structure......Page 325
9.1 Population by Age, 1920 to 2006......Page 326
9.2 Population by Age and Generation, 2006......Page 327
Sex Ratio Reverses with Age......Page 328
9.3 Population by Age, Generation, and Sex, 2006......Page 329
Greater Diversity among the Young......Page 330
9.4 Population by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 331
9.5 Population by Generation, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 333
Rapid Growth Is Projected for People in Their Sixties......Page 334
9.6 Population by Age, 2006 to 2020......Page 335
Immigration Contributes to Diversity......Page 336
9.7
Population by Age and Place of Birth, 2006......Page 337
9.8 Legal Immigrants by Age, 2006......Page 338
The West Is the Youngest Region......Page 339
9.9 Regional Populations by Age, 2006......Page 340
9.10 Regional Populations by Generation, 2006......Page 342
Diversity Is Growing in Every Region......Page 343
9.11 Population of the Northeast by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 344
9.12 Population of the Northeast by Generation, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 345
9.13 Population of the Midwest by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 346
9.14 Population of the Midwest by Generation, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 347
9.15 Population of the South by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 348
9.16 Population of the South by Generation, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 349
9.17 Population of the West by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 350
9.18 Population of the West by Generation, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 351
Young and Old Are Drawn to Different States......Page 352
9.19 State Populations by Age, 2006......Page 353
9.20 Distribution of State Populations by Age, 2006......Page 355
Racial Diversity Differs by State......Page 357
9.21 Population by State, Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2006......Page 358
Chap. 10: Spending......Page 376
At All Ages, Housing Is the Largest Expense......Page 377
10.1 Spending by Age of Householder, 2006......Page 378
10.2 Percent Distribtion of Spending by Product Category and Age, 2006......Page 381
Under Age 30: Just the Basics......Page 384
10.3 Spending by Householders under Age 30, 2006......Page 385
25-to-34-Year-Olds: Spending on Children......Page 388
10.4 Spending by Householders Aged 25 to 34, 2006......Page 389
35-to-44-Year-Olds: More Mouths to Feed......Page 392
10.5 Spending by Householders Aged 35 to 44, 2006......Page 393
45-to-54-Year-Olds: Big Spenders......Page 396
10.6 Spending by Householders Aged 45 to 54, 2006......Page 397
55-to-65-Year-Olds: Spending More than Average......Page 400
10.7 Spending by Householders Aged 55 to 64, 2006......Page 401
65-to-74-Year-Olds: Average Spenders......Page 404
10.8 Spending by Householders Aged 65 to 74, 2006......Page 405
75 or Older: Spending on Health Care......Page 408
10.9 Spending by Householders Aged 75 or Older, 2006......Page 409
Chap. 11: Time Use......Page 412
Leisure Activities Rank Second in Time Use among Americans......Page 413
11.1 Time Use by Primary Activity and Age, 2006......Page 414
11.2 Time Spent Sleeping by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 415
Older Adults Spend the Most Time in Leisure Pursuits......Page 416
11.3 Time Spent Watching Television by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 417
11.4 Time Spent Socializing and Communicating by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 418
11.5 Time Spent Reading by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 419
11.6 Time Spent Relaxing and Thinking by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 420
11.7 Time Spent Participating in Sports, Exercise, or Recreation by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 421
11.8 Time Spent Playing Games and Using the Computer for Leisure by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 422
Older Women Spend the Most Time Doing the Laundry......Page 423
11.9 Time Spent Housecleaning by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 424
11.10 Time Spent Doing the Laundry by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 425
11.11 Time Spent Cooking by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 426
11.12 Time Spent Cleaning Up in the Kitchen by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 427
11.13 Time Spent on Lawn, Garden, and Houseplant Care by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 428
11.14 Time Spent Caring for Household Children by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 429
11.15 Time Spent on Pet Care by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 430
Young Adults Spend the Most Time on the Phone......Page 431
11.16 Time Spent Shopping for Groceries by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 432
11.17 Time Spent Shopping (Except for Food or Gas) by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 433
11.18 Time Spent Participating in Religious Activities by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 434
11.19 Time Spent Volunteering by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 435
11.20 Time Spent on the Telephone by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 436
11.21 Time Spent Traveling by Age and Sex, 2006......Page 437
Older Americans Are Much Less Likely to Be Online......Page 438
11.22 Internet Use by Age, 2000 and 2007......Page 439
Voting Is Down among All but the Oldest Americans......Page 440
11.23 Voting Rate in Presidential Elections by Age, 1964 to 2004......Page 441
Young Adults Dominate Some Religious Groups......Page 442
11.24 Age Distribution of Religious Groups, 2001......Page 443
Chap. 12: Wealth......Page 444
Net Worth Climbed for 55-to-64-Year-Olds......Page 445
12.1 Net Worth of Households by Age of Householder, 1995 to 2004......Page 446
Few Boomers Own Stock......Page 447
12.2 Financial Assets of Households by Age of Householder, 2001 and  2004......Page 448
12.3 Financial Assets of Households by Type of Asset and Age of Householder, 2004......Page 449
12.4 Stock Ownership of Households by Age of Householder, 2001 and  2004......Page 450
The Nonfinancial Assets of Boomers Have Grown......Page 451
12.5 Nonfinancial Assets of Households by Age of Householder, 2001 and 2004......Page 452
12.6 Nonfinancial Assets of Households by Type of Asset and Age of Householder,2004......Page 453
12.7
Household Ownership of Primary Residence by Age of Householder, 2001 and 2004......Page 454
Debt Increased in Every Age Group......Page 455
12.8 Debt of Households by Age of Householder, 2001 and 2004......Page 456
2.9 Debt of Households by Type of Debt and Age of Householder, 2004......Page 457
Retirement Plan Participation Peaks in the 45-to-54 Age Group......Page 458
12.11 Ownership of IRAs and Participation in 401(k)s by Age, 2004......Page 459
12.12 Pension and Annuity Income Received by People Aged 50 or Older, 2006......Page 460
12.13 Retirement Planning by Age, 2008......Page 461
Glossary......Page 464
Bibliography......Page 469
Index......Page 473