Table 3.
Comparison of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHOPI) Elders and U.S. Elders on Income, English-speaking Ability, and Disabilities
| Characteristics | NHOPI population (n = 540,013) | Total U.S. population (N = 281,421,906) |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Population aged 65+ | 31,213 (5.8) | 40,267,984 (14.3) |
| Income below poverty aged 65+ | 3,935 (12.6) | 3,730,456 (9.3) |
| Per capita income | $18,562 | $26,708 |
| English-speaking ability among elders (%) | ||
| English is only language | 54.1 | 86.1 |
| English is not first language: | 45.9 | 13.9 |
| Very well | 21.2 | 5.8 |
| Well | 11.0 | 2.8 |
| Not Well | 9.6 | 3.0 |
| Not at all | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| Individuals aged 65+ with a disability | 39.1 | 36.6 |