Infographic: A closer look at economic stressors by age
This infographic from APA’s Stress in AmericaTM Survey report for March 2022, the second pandemic survey report, shows the percent of Americans, by age, who report money, the economy, and housing as sources of stress.
The data breakdown for age groups who report money, the economy, and housing as sources of stress are as follows:
Ages 18-25
Eighty-two percent reported that money was a significant source of stress, 62% reported that the economy was a significant source of stress, and 58% reported that housing was a significant source of stress.
Ages 26-43
Eighty-two percent reported that money was a significant source of stress, 62% reported that the economy was a significant source of stress, and 58% reported that housing was a significant source of stress.
Ages 44-57
Eighty-one percent reported that money was a significant source of stress, 76% reported that the economy was a significant source of stress, and 68% reported that housing was a significant source of stress.
Ages 58-76
Forty-three percent reported that money was a significant source of stress, 54% reported that the economy was a significant source of stress, and 28% reported that housing was a significant source of stress.
Ages 77+
Twenty-one percent reported that money was a significant source of stress, 55% reported that the economy was a significant source of stress, and 10% reported that housing was a significant source of stress.