Table 1.
Current OVET Member Demographics (n= 9) Compared to US Veteran Population ≥65
| Demographic characteristic | Number (%) | Corresponding % of US Veteran Pop ≥651 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 6 (66%) | 52.2% |
| Female | 3 (33%); 2 (22%) are Veterans | 18.1% | |
| Role on team | Veteran | 8 (89%) | -- |
| Caregiver | 1 (11%) | -- | |
| Race* | White | 8 (89%) | 81% |
| Black | 1 (11%) | 17.8% | |
| American Indian /Alaska Native | 1 (11%) | 22.3% | |
| Branch of Military | Army | 4 (50%) | 44% |
| Navy | 2 (25%) | 21% | |
| Marine Corps | 2 (25%) | 11% | |
| Era | Korean War | 2 (25%) | 7.2% (% of all war-time Veterans) |
| Vietnam | 4 (50%) | 41.2% (% of all war-time Veterans) | |
| Civilian work experience* | Government | 3 (66%) | 58.9% |
| Business owner | 2 (22%) | 12.8% | |
| Healthcare provider/administrator | 2 (22%) | -- | |
| Information Technology | 1 (11%) | -- | |
| Education | 1 (11%) | -- | |
| Caregiver (informal) | 1 (11%) | -- | |
1 US Veteran Demographic data sources: Population Tables. National Center for Veteran Analysis and Statistics. www.va.gov/vetdata/Veteran_Population.asp. Accessed June 19, 2021. (We used 2020 as the reference year and ≥65 where data by age strata were available.) These data tables were used for white race, period of service and branch of military. US Veteran statistics for gender and work categories were obtained from Profile of Women Veterans: 2015. Prepared by the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics. December 2016. United States Department of Veterans Affairs; US Veteran statistics for race (other than White) were obtained from 2014 Minority Veterans Report. Prepared by the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics. April 2016. United States Department of Veterans Affairs
*Percentages for OVET members do not sum to 100% as more than one option can apply