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In 2002, 38.3% of Hispanic male workers aged 45 to 64 had pension plan coverage, compared with 52.9% of Black male workers and 55.6% of White male workers in the same age range. For workers aged 65 and over, 17.6% of Hispanic male workers, 24.2% of Black male workers, and 24.4% of White male workers had pension plan coverage.

In 2002, 35.1% of Hispanic female workers aged 45 to 64 had pension plan coverage, compared with 51.9% of Black female workers and 52.0% of White female workers in the same age range. For workers aged 65 and over, 25.2% of Hispanic female workers, 27.9% of Black female workers, and 25.6% of White female workers had pension plan coverage.

U.S. Census Bureau. (2005). U.S. Census Bureau, statistical abstract of the United States: 2004-2005. Social insurance and human services. (2004-05 Section 11, Table 535, p. 353). Washington, DC: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 15, 2005, from http://www.census.gov/prod/www/statistical-abstract-2001_2005.html

"This section presents data related to governmental expenditures for social insurance and human services; governmental programs for old-age, survivors, disability, and health insurance (OASDHI); governmental employee retirement; private pension plans; government unemployment and temporary disability insurance; federal supplemental security income payments and aid to the needy; child and other welfare services; and federal food programs." "The principal source for these data is the Social Security Administration's Annual Statistical Supplement to the Social Security Bulletin which presents current data on many of the programs."

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