Figure 44
Median 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 | $23,613 | $11,807 |
| 1992 | $25,773 | $11,522 |
| 1995 | $28,327 | $16,713 |
| 1998 | $38,683 | $20,008 |
| 2001 | $46,564 | $18,380 |
| 2004 | $56,382 | $21,862 |
| 2007 | $56,575 | $31,430 |
| 2010 | $59,000 | $25,000 |
*Median balances are for households with positive savings in these accounts.
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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