Public health, primary health care and epidemiology. Bureau of economic analysis and bureau of the census, u. Chapter 2 moving people bureau of transportation statistics. The number of women doing so went from 8 to 10 percent. Contains lots of free public health datasets for downloading on issues that affect race and ethnic minority populations. A third of adults over 50 33 percent have no more than a high school degree, compared with 27 percent of adults between 25 and 49. Marylanders will be asked to fill out census forms online, but paper documents will still be available for people uncomfortable with a digital format. We work to design policies that help improve life for older americans. Center for economic studies ces ces partners with stakeholders to improve measures of the economy and people of the united states through research and. Taking a closer look at aging american indians and alaska. This report, part of a series on health and inequality in the usa, focuses on how the healthcare system, which could reduce incomebased disparities in health, instead often exacerbates them. Nov 24, 2015 aarp, along with researchers from western carolina university and the international association for indigenous aging, took a closer look at aging american indians and alaska natives aians because the u.
Data used in this report draw heav ily from the 2010 census. Can search by state or city to see data available for that location. Fire and the older adult fa 300 us fire administration fema. Aarp public policy institute analysis of center on budget and policy priorities, housing vouchers 2011, 2015. Census 2000 and 2010, which include the total number of houses and percentages of older house ownersrenters in ohio u. Jun 10, 2019 seniors in major metropolitan areas, especially in the northeast and around washington, dc, are more likely to continue working past age 65 than those in other areas around the country. Data profiles have the most frequently requested social, economic, housing, and demographic data.
Within the census, the american community survey acs is an ongoing national survey of. Women face greater obstacles to retirement security 2. Census data overview the us census bureau provides useful population information that you can use to locate underserved forestland owners such as race, income, education level, and number of people living under the poverty line. Source authors estimates based on data for 201115 from the national study of caregiving, 20 estimates of the us resident population for selected age groups from the census bureau, and.
The aarp public policy institute dataexplorer allows you to search for data on people 50 years and older by topic or location. Identifying naturally occurring retirement communities. Different strategies work for different communities the aarp public policy institute has been tracking topperforming cities since the index was launched in 2015. Oct 24, 2014 after a demographic holiday that lasted nearly two decades, america is now showing signs of societal aging. Resources for seniors the american college of financial. Reinhard, enid kassner, ari houser, kathleen ujvari. The administrative data typically used in commingled data is federal tax information fti that we receive from the internal revenue service irs. Census bureau released an update to postsecondary employment outcomes pseo explorer. A census job can be excellent for older americans who are looking for flexible work, says bob murphy, aarp s state director in colorado and former mayor of lakewood. Analysis of disability prevalence among the civilian. Source aarproper public affairs and media group of nop world, n1005 beyond 50. Different strategies work for different communities the aarp public policy institute has been tracking topperforming cities since the. Users can search the index by address, zip code, city, or county and receive an overall score along with scores in each of seven livability categories.
Coordinating housing and health care provision for america s growing elderly population. Online resources for assessing and measuring social. Statistics social work ucf research guides at university. Yet challenges and consumerrelated concerns loom, and consumers need a seat at the table for the. Seniors in major metropolitan areas, especially in the northeast and around washington, dc, are more likely to continue working past age 65 than those in other areas around the country. Public policy institute leads policy research, analysis and development at aarp. The results released based on these data collections are often called statistics. Aarp public policy institute, analysis of data from federal highway administration fhwa and u. Data point data year source family caregiver alliance. The census bureau website provides data about the american public, such as population size, race, gender, ethnicity, ancestry, housing, commute time, family size, and educational attainment. Per capita personal income, personal income, and population, by state and region, 2005 2006. Census bureau personnel including both federal employees and contractors, as representatives of the census bureau, are to be held accountable for their actions and may be subject to administrative penalties, fines, termination removal, andor imprisonment. The bureau is hiring census takers to go doortodoor to help people fill out census forms as well as for office and supervisory positions.
The public policy institute publishes analysis and reports on topics such as financial security, health care, and quality of life. Aarp has planned a news conference with the state attorney generals office to make residents aware of censusrelated scams. Brief summaries of the housing conditions for older residents in each of the 50 u. The aarp research division studies and reports on social security, medicare, longterm care and caregiving, work and job security, healthy living, technology, and relationships. It is also important to recognize that while data are available on older adults who. Aarp livability indexthe aarp public policy institute promotes development of sound, creative policies to addressour common need for economic security, health care, and quality of life. Themes and promising practices longterm care in the. The analysis assumed that current agespecific caregiving rates based on. According to aarp public policy institute ppi analysis of the 2005 nhis, 4. Educational attainment sloan center for aging and work. Nearly 1in4 foreignborn immigrants in the united states are here illegally, according to an analysis of u. Across the states profiles of longterm services and supports aarp.
Census bureau, statistical abstract of the united states. Aarp, along with researchers from western carolina university and the international association for indigenous aging, took a closer look at aging american indians and alaska natives aians because the u. This data set compiles state level data for the 50 states, dc, and u. Ds001b handbook for administrative data projects census. The american association of retired persons public policy institute estimated that 12 percent of all trips and 10 percent of all miles traveled in the united states in 2009 were taken by persons age 65 and older aarp 2011. Since 2010, however, this percentage has increased from. Clearly, given the percentage of the population affected by these challenges, identifying effective means to promote optimal function and reduce disability is. Its users work for a myriad of organizations, such as agencies of the federal. Census bureau data show that the majority of women who were not. Families caring for an aging america examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of.
Policy research for the aarp public policy institute. Aarp foundation, aarp public policy institute, the commonwealth. Each of these four subject areas is a separate data profile. Refers to the percentage of noninstitutionalized medicare beneficiaries age 65 and over who had employerprovided retirement or other health insurance at any time during 2006. Data and technology have the potential to transform the healthcare experience. Data stewardship the census bureau collects and processes data from many different.
United states fire administrationnational fire data center. Files on the ftp server are intended for advanced users. The life expectancy of the wealthiest americans now exceeds that of the poorest by 1015 years. According to a 2015 analysis of census bureau data, in 20, 17 percent of adults over 50 had a bachelors degree, compared with 23 percent of adults between the ages of 25 and 49. Data are facts on people, places and business collected in censuses and surveys and through administrative records e. Chapter 3 moving people bureau of transportation statistics.
In 2005, 25 percent of persons between the ages of 65 and 74 reported a limitation caused by one or more chronic conditions, while 44 percent of. From a geographical perspective, in the united states, state is arguably the most distinguishable unit from an administrative i. Medicaids role in meeting seniors longterm services and. The livability index is a webbased tool developed by the aarp public policy institute to measure community livability on a scale of 0 to 100, with higher scores representing greater livability. Longterm support system research and data summit, aarp public policy institute, baltimore, md, october 28, 2010. The data covers housing, health, education, crime, income and wealth, youth behavior, and politics. Experienced data users can download large data files. Aarp public policy institute analysis of data from caregiving in the u. The census bureau also creates and uses commingled data, which is census bureau data that has been enhanced with administrative data. Balanced look at selfemployment transitions later in life. Written by ari houser, aarp public policy institute april 2007 2007 aarp. Aarp public policy institute analysis of data from the 2005 american community survey. Source aarp analysis of census bureau s 2003 american housing survey. The american association of retired persons public policy institute estimated that the percent of all trips in the united states taken by persons age 65 and older increased from 11 percent in 2001 to 12 percent in 2009, accounting for 45.
Source authors estimates based on data for 201115 from the national study of caregiving, 20 estimates of the us resident population for selected age groups from the census bureau. Users can search the index by address, zip code, city, or countyfor livability scores in seven categories for. Sortable stats is an interactive data set comprised of behavioral risk factors and health indicators. An analysis of the 20 american community survey data on residents living below the federal poverty line e. After a demographic holiday that lasted nearly two decades, america is now showing signs of societal aging. Based on a 2015 study, the aarp public policy institute and the national alliance for caregiving 2015 estimates that the united states is home to approximately 43. Data visualization tool for postsecondary employment outcomes. Census bureau, social, economic, and housing statistics division. The public policy institute is the focal point of public policy analysis and development at aarp. In addition, the data analysis and dissemination tools. Comparisons of different regions a because the pums data series provides com mon data sets for all regions of the country, and the census bureau provides the same attention to detail in its data collection. A report to the nation on people working together for a livable community 2005. Between 1990 and 2010, the percentage of the population aged 65 and over increased by only four tenths of a percentage point, from 12. Dataferrett is a webbased data analysis tool developed by the us census bureau designed to equip users with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and create customized reports to support decision making.
Aarp public policy institute analysis of national housing preservation database 2012, 2016. Their livability indexmeasures community livability. The highest data resolution you can find from census data is at the census block level. Social determinants of health and healthy people naccho. Census bureau are a range of surveys, data, and visualization tools for learning about the u. The microdata represented by the pums data allow users to evaluate variable relationships at the housing unit and person level. A similar question has been asked on the american community survey for a very long time this is the longform of the census sent to a select number of people every year for a more detailed analysis of data like housing, education, health insurance coverage, work, transportation, income, language. Census bureau, american community survey, table b25001 2011, 2015.
Census bureau predicts that by 2050, the number of aians age 65 and older will more than triple and aians age 85 and over will increase. Widening economic inequality in the usa has been accompanied by increasing disparities in health outcomes. Seniors more likely to work longer in big metropolitan areas. According to the aarp ppi 2006, 40% of older adults in the united states in 2005 had a disability, although almost the same percentage of individuals age 75 and older lived alone. Taking a closer look at aging american indians and alaska natives. Growing contributions and costs of family caregiving, aarp public policy institute brief ib82 washington, dc. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to. The census bureau produces downloadable american community survey acs data files, as well as other materials, on the census bureau s file transfer protocol ftp server files on the ftp server are intended for advanced users. National institutes of health research plan on rehabilitation. Joint center for housing studies of harvard university. The census bureau produces downloadable american community survey acs data files, as well as other materials, on the census bureau s file transfer protocol ftp server.
Aging stats federal interagency forum on aging related statistics is a group of member agencies that provides information on older adults. Workrelated opportunity costs of providing unpaid family. Screenshot the latest posting from pew comes as the admini. Census bureau, american community survey, table b25001. Sep 19, 2014 an analysis of the 20 american community survey data on residents living below the federal poverty line e. The aarp public policy institute promotes the development of sound, creative policies to address our common need for economic security, health care, and quality of life. Aarp public policy institute analysis of data from the 2004 national nursing home survey.
Statistics, the number of individuals ages 55 and above. Inequality and the healthcare system in the usa the lancet. Census bureau projections show a slower growing, older, more diverse nation a half century from now press release. The aarp public policy institute analyzes and publishes a wide range of statespecific data related to americans over 50. Read reports about economic security, health care, and quality of life.
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