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Sites Related to Older Population and Aging
Sites Related to Older Population and Aging
Census Bureau Resources
Age Search Service
The Census Bureau provides an "age search" service to the public.
American Housing Survey (AHS)
The AHS is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ancestry
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.
Disability
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
Educational attainment refers to the highest level of education that an individual has completed.
Families and Living Arrangements
Our statistics highlight trends in household and family composition, describe characteristics of the residents of housing units, and show how they are related.
Health Insurance
The Bureau collects health insurance data using three national surveys: CPS ASEC, ACS, and SIPP.
Hispanic Origin
People who identify with the terms “Hispanic” or “Latino” are those who classify themselves in one of the specific Hispanic or Latino categories.
Income
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.
International
The U.S. Census Bureau conducts demographic, economic, and geographic studies of other countries and strengthens statistical development around the world.
Poverty
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.
Race
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.
Other Related Sites
National Institute on Aging
NIA leads the federal government in conducting and supporting research on aging and health and well-being of older people.
Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
The Aging Forum encourages cooperation and collaboration among Federal agencies in order to improve the quality and utility of data on the aging population.
Gerontological Society of America
GSA’s principal mission is to promote and disseminate information in the field of aging to scientists, decision makers, and the general public.
AARP
AARP empowers people to choose how they live as they age, through public policy recommendations, advocacy in the marketplace, and products and services.
United Nations Population Division
UNPD produces updated demographic estimates and projections for all countries & plays an active role in intergovernmental dialogue on population & development.
International Association of Gerontology & Geriatrics
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.
International Union for the Scientific Study of Population
The IUSSP promotes the scientific study of population, encourages exchange between researchers around the globe, and stimulates interest in population issues.
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