Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security

Aggregate income, by source, 2001

This pie chart shows the proportion of total income of the aged from six different income sources. The largest share is from Social Security at 39% followed by earnings at 24%. Asset income accounts for 16% of total income, while private and government employee pensions each make up 9%. Finally, 3% of total income is received from other sources.

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