Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security, 2004

Distribution of SSI beneficiaries, by basis for eligibility and age

The first pie chart shows the percentage distribution in December 2003 of SSI beneficiaries by basis for eligibility: 81% are disabled, 18% are aged, and 1% are blind.

The second pie chart shows the same group distributed by age: 14% are under 18, 57% are aged 18–64, and 29% are 65 or older.

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