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(HAND CARD D24) What is your main source of economic support? Please select one source.
Main source of economic support (detailed categories) · Asked in 1 wave, 2016 · 541 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Current spouse/partner | Other family members | Pension (private or government) | Unemployment benefits | Social assistance/welfare | Occasional work | Student loans/stipends | Savings | Investments or rental income | Other | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 20% | 9% | 31% | 2% | 11% | 1% | 2% | 5% | 3% | 15% | 541 | ±5 | |
| 18–29 † |
General Social Survey 2016 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2016 | 2016-04-05 to 2016-11-19 | face to face | 2,867 | 541 |
| 19% |
| 31% |
| 1% |
| 1% |
| 6% |
| 7% |
| 12% |
| 12% |
| – |
| 11% |
| 53 |
| ±16 |
| 30–44 | 52% | 20% | 3% | 2% | 7% | – | – | 4% | – | 13% | 73 | ±14 |
| 45–64 | 27% | 6% | 24% | 2% | 19% | 0% | – | 2% | 3% | 17% | 174 | ±9 |
| 65+ | 6% | 1% | 54% | 2% | 10% | – | – | 5% | 6% | 16% | 239 | ±7 |