The median net worth of families, of all races and ethnicities, headed by a person age 50 and older increased by 35.9% between 1983 and 1998.

The median net worth of nonwhite families headed by a person age 50 and older increased by 59.4% between 1983 and 1998.

The median net worth of white families headed by a person age 50 and older increased by 43.4% between 1983 and 1998.

AARP. (2002, May). Beyond 50: summary tables and charts. Research report. (Table: Wealth and net worth). Washington, DC: Gist, J., Figueiredo, C., & Ng-Baumhackl, M. Retrieved July 15, 2005, from http://www.aarp.org/research/reference/statistics/aresearch-import-298.html

"Through its analysis of both the status quo and developing trends, Beyond 50: A Report to the Nation on Economic Security provides readers with an in-depth look at the well-being of more than one-quarter of Americans - the 76 million people age 50 and older in 2000."