Disability By Age

2010 U.S. Rates for Disability By Age

Age (Years) Any Disability Severe Disability Needs Assistance
0 to 4 8.8% 3.6% 0.4%
5 to 24 10.4% 5.0% 1.3%
25 to 44 11.4% 7.5% 1.9%
45 to 54 19.4% 12.8% 3.4%
55 to 64 30.1% 20.8% 5.7%
65 to 69 37.4% 26.1% 7.6%
70 to 74 43.8% 27.6% 9.4%
75 to 79 55.9% 37.8% 16.1%
80+ 70.1% 56.2% 29.2%