Second, it measures income only and does not look at costs in retirement, debt levels, or other important issues when considering the financial well-being of old adults. Older adults in the US may be making nearly one - third more , on average , than commonly reported , according to an important new study by two US Census Bureau researchers . Their report , published last month , finds that the median household income for those 65 and older was about $ 400 in 2010 , significantly higher than the $ 33,800 previously reported by Census .
Older adults in the US may be making nearly one - third more , on average , than commonly reported , according to an important new study by two US Census Bureau researchers . Their report , published last month , finds that the median household income for those 65 and older was about $ 400 in 2010 , significantly higher than the $ 33,800 previously reported by Census .