AARP Foundation: Senior Poverty Rate Climbs for Fifth Year
An AARP Foundation analysis of 2025 Census Bureau data found poverty among adults 65 and older has risen for five consecutive years, reaching 15.4% in 2025, up from 9.4% in 2020. The analysis uses the Supplemental Poverty Measure, which factors in government benefits, taxes, and cost of living. Among adults 50 and older, 17.2 million lived in poverty in 2025; those 50-64 had the lowest rate at 12.1%, while women over 65 faced higher poverty (16.8%) than men (13.7%). The report highlights a broader trend of rising poverty across age groups since a 2020 low point.
Rising poverty among older adults signals growing eligibility pressure and unmet need for Medicaid long-term care and dual-eligible programs serving low-income seniors.
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