The Census Bureau provides an "age search" service to the public.

The AHS is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Ancestry refers to a person’s ethnic origin or descent, "roots," or heritage, or the place of birth of the person or the person’s parents or ancestors.

The Census Bureau collects data on disability primarily through the American Community Survey (ACS) and the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).

Educational attainment refers to the highest level of education that an individual has completed.

Our statistics highlight trends in household and family composition, describe characteristics of the residents of housing units, and show how they are related.

The Bureau collects health insurance data using three national surveys: CPS ASEC, ACS, and SIPP.

People who identify with the terms “Hispanic” or “Latino” are those who classify themselves in one of the specific Hispanic or Latino categories.

Census money income is defined as income received on a regular basis before payments for taxes, social security, etc. and does not reflect noncash benefits.

The U.S. Census Bureau conducts demographic, economic, and geographic studies of other countries and strengthens statistical development around the world.

If a family's total income is less than the official poverty threshold for a family of that size and composition, then they are considered to be in poverty.

The data on race and ethnicity were derived from answers to the question on race and ethnicity that was asked of individuals in the United States.

NIA leads the federal government in conducting and supporting research on aging and health and well-being of older people.

The Aging Forum encourages cooperation and collaboration among Federal agencies in order to improve the quality and utility of data on the aging population.

GSA’s principal mission is to promote and disseminate information in the field of aging to scientists, decision makers, and the general public.

AARP empowers people to choose how they live as they age, through public policy recommendations, advocacy in the marketplace, and products and services.

UNPD produces updated demographic estimates and projections for all countries & plays an active role in intergovernmental dialogue on population & development.

The IAGG mission is to promote gerontological research and training worldwide, to enhance quality of life and well-being of all people as they experience aging.

The IUSSP promotes the scientific study of population, encourages exchange between researchers around the globe, and stimulates interest in population issues.