Single people have less, but retirement savings are too low across the board: Median savings for families age 32–61 with retirement account savings, by gender and marital status, 1989–2016 (2016 dollars)
| Couple (married or living with partner) | Single men | Single women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | $27,988 | $18,659 | $13,061 |
| 1992 | $32,703 | $18,448 | $10,062 |
| 1995 | $33,356 | $25,056 | $17,226 |
| 1998 | $45,739 | $32,460 | $20,952 |
| 2001 | $59,613 | $32,516 | $20,323 |
| 2004 | $68,676 | $36,882 | $24,927 |
| 2007 | $72,955 | $53,269 | $37,056 |
| 2010 | $67,425 | $35,371 | $25,423 |
| 2013 | $80,426 | $35,058 | $30,933 |
| 2016 | $83,700 | $40,000 | $28,000 |
Note: Retirement account savings include funds in 401(k)-style defined contribution plans and in IRAs.
Source: EPI analysis of Survey of Consumer Finance data, 2016.