Figure 43
Mean retirement account savings of households age 26–79, by household type, 1989–2010 (2010 dollars)
| Year | Married or living with partner | Neither married nor living with partner |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | $34,418 | $9,150 |
| 1992 | $39,970 | $9,475 |
| 1995 | $53,538 | $13,201 |
| 1998 | $69,463 | $21,996 |
| 2001 | $95,835 | $25,349 |
| 2004 | $103,785 | $24,924 |
| 2007 | $112,750 | $37,826 |
| 2010 | $123,968 | $33,585 |
Note: Retirement account savings include savings in 401(k) and other defined-contribution plans, IRAs (including employer-sponsored SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs) and Keogh plans for small businesses.
Source: Authors' analysis of Survey of Consumer Finance microdata
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