Figure 46
Median net worth 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 | $137,462 | $25,435 |
| 1992 | $115,919 | $34,233 |
| 1995 | $113,590 | $36,655 |
| 1998 | $145,420 | $38,990 |
| 2001 | $172,262 | $41,662 |
| 2004 | $179,006 | $46,026 |
| 2007 | $188,268 | $54,815 |
| 2010 | $129,100 | $34,300 |
Source: Authors' analysis of Survey of Consumer Finance microdata
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