Table 1.
Socioeconomic Characteristics of Veterans, by VA Patient Status, 2006–2012
| Characteristic | Veterans, VA Patients | Veterans, Non-VA Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Over age 65 | 52.2% | 38.7% |
| Married | 62.6% | 68.0% |
| Less than high school education | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Employed* | 41.3% | 62.8% |
| Average household income | $35,981 | $45,278 |
SOURCE: RAND analysis of MEPS, 2006–2012.
NOTES: Veterans, VA patients and Veterans, non-VA patients are mutually exclusive categories. Sample size, VA patients = 4,871, and sample size, non-VA patients = 7,442.
*
Non-employed individuals include both people who are unemployed and people who are out of the labor force, such as retirees.