Statistics on the Blind and Low Vision Ages 55+ Population
This section presents statistics on people with blindness and vision disabilities, age 55 and over in the United States. Americans are living longer than ever before, and with increased longevity comes a rising prevalence of age-related vision loss. Millions of adults age 55 and older are aging into blindness or low vision due to conditions such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and these numbers are expected to grow substantially as the Baby Boomer generation continues to age. Despite this demographic shift, awareness of age-related vision loss remains limited among the public, aging-services systems, and health care providers. As a result, many older adults do not receive timely information about prevention, vision rehabilitation, assistive technology, or services that support independence and quality of life.
This expansion of aging-focused statistics is intended to address the gaps in knowledge and visibility by providing a dedicated, data-driven portrait of adults age 55 and older who are blind or have low vision in the United States. By highlighting these data, this section provides advocates the needed tool to increase public awareness, justify strengthening and expanding the qualified workforce, support improving service delivery and funding, and promote research that advances effective policy and practice. Reliable, accessible statistics are essential to informing advocacy, guiding program development, and ensuring that older adults with vision loss are no longer overlooked within aging, health, and disability systems.
All Tables in this Compilation and Expansion are unique to this section.
This expansion was authored by and made in collaboration with our partners at the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Dr. Sarahelizabeth Baguhn and Dr. Arielle Silverman. For more statistics on the blind and low vision community please go to https://afb.org/stats.
Tables
Table B.1: In 2024, the portion of the United States population ages 55+ with blindness or low vision (as measured by the question “Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses”) was 8,931,000. This table includes statistics on demographics such as race, ethnicity, and age groups. Table B.1 Demographics - Civilians with Vision Disabilities by Demographic: 2024
Table B.2: The state with the largest blind or low vision 55+ population in 2024 was California/CA with 548,000 individuals. The state with the smallest population in 2024 was District of Columbia/DC with 9,000 individuals. Mississippi/MS had the highest rate of vision disability per capita ages 55+ at 7.9%. Table B.2 - Civilians by Age Group and Aggregate Age 55+ with Vision Disabilities: 2024
Table B.3: This table reports metropolitan residence by age group and vision disability status. Living in urban areas may increase proximity to accessible and varied transportation options, specialty eyecare, rehabilitation providers, and broadband connectivity. Table B.3 - Civilians by Age Group and Aggregate Age 55+ with Vision Disabilities in Metropolitan Areas: 2024
Table B.4: This table reports non-metropolitan residence by age group and vision disability status. Understanding the rate of disability and vision loss among older adults living in non-metropolitan areas is necessary to design the community support systems at the appropriate scale for each state’s needs. Table B.4 - Civilians by Age Group and Aggregate Age 55+ with Vision Disabilities in Non-Metropolitan Areas: 2024
Table B.5: This table presents the prevalence of self-care and independent living disabilities among older adults with blindness or low vision at the national and state levels. These measures provide indicators of functional limitation and possible support needs among older adults with vision loss. Self-care difficulties reflect challenges with basic personal activities such as bathing or dressing. Independent living difficulties refer to limitations in managing tasks needed for community living, such as shopping. Variation across states may highlight differences in the effectiveness of service access, supports, and aging infrastructure. Table B.5 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 55+ for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.6: This table breaks down people with vision disabilities who have only self-care limitation, only independent living limitation, or both. Disaggregating these functional limitations provides a more nuanced view of the possible remaining support needs for older adults losing vision. Targeted environmental modification, rehabilitation services, and community-based supports can empower people to age in place. Table B.6 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 55+ for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.7: This table presents the employment-to-population ratio among older adults with and without vision disabilities at the national and state levels in 2024. This measure reflects the proportion of older adults who are working, rather than simply those actively seeking work, and provides an important indicator of economic participation in later life. Comparisons between individuals with and without vision disabilities highlight disparities in access to employment, workplace accommodations, health-related work capacity, and opportunities for continued labor force engagement across states. Table B.7 Employment to Population Ratio - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ by Employment Status for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.8: This table presents annual median earnings among full-time workers with and without disabilities at the national and state levels. Earnings in later life reflect the cumulative effects of educational opportunity, occupational access, workplace discrimination, health status, and access to accommodations over the career. Comparisons between workers with and without disabilities highlight disparities that affect financial security, retirement readiness, and the ability to absorb health and disability-related expenses in older adulthood. Rows with a P-Value <0.05 show a statistically significant difference where the median earnings of people with vision disabilities are less than the median earnings of people without vision disabilities. Table B.8 Earnings - Annual Median Earnings Full-Time, Full-Year Civilian Workers Ages 55+ with and without Disabilities (in 2024 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars): 2024
Table B.9: This table presents the prevalence of poverty among older adults with and without vision disabilities. The relative ratio highlights the magnitude of disparities in poverty risk between older adults with and without blindness or low vision. State level differences may also show differences in economic conditions, social safety net policies, labor markets, or access to disability-related supports. Table B.9 Poverty - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ and Experiencing Poverty for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.10: People who are blind or have low vision are much more likely to live in a home without internet access. Home internet access is a core component of digital inclusion and affects access to telehealth, remote rehabilitation services, online banking, employment, and social connection. The relative ratios highlight disparities in digital access for older adults with declining vision. State-level variation reflects differences in infrastructure, affordability, and technology access programs. Table B.10 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks Internet Access for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.11: People who are blind or have low vision are more likely to live in a home without high-speed internet access. High-speed internet access is a core component of digital inclusion and affects access to telehealth, remote rehabilitation services, and activities that require stable, low-latency connections. The relative ration highlight disparities in digital access for older adults with declining vision. State-level variation reflects differences in infrastructure, affordability, and technology access programs. Table B.11 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks High Speed Internet Access for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.12: People who are blind or have low vision are much more likely to live in a home without a computer. Access to a computer in the home is a foundational requirement for many forms of digital participation which are not mobile-optimized, such as filling out forms for healthcare or financial actions. The relative ratio highlights disparities in computer access between older adults with and without vision difficulty. State level variation may point to differences in affordability and access. Table B.12 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks a Computer for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.13: This table presents the prevalence of residing in a home environment that lacks a smartphone or tablet for older adults with and without vision difficulties. Smartphones and tablets are often primary access points for communication, navigation, social connection, and many mainstream accessibility tools for people with vision disabilities. The relative ratio highlights the disparities in mobile device access between older adults with and without vision disabilities. Table B.13 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks a Smartphone or Tablet for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.14: This table presents the prevalence of older adults with vision disabilities who have attained a four-year college degree or greater, compared to people with other disabilities at the national and state levels. In most states, older adults with vision difficulties are less likely to have a college degree than adults with other types of disabilities. Table B.14 Education - Civilians with Vision Disabilities compared to those with Other Disabilities Ages 55+ with a 4-Year College Degree or Greater for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.15: This table presents the prevalence of older adults with vision disabilities who have attained a four-year college degree or greater, compared to nondisabled people at the national and state levels. In all states, older adults with vision difficulties are less likely to have a college degree than adults without, and the gap is more extreme than between vision and other disabilities shown in Table B.14. Table B.15 Education - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ with a 4-Year College Degree or Greater for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.16: This table presents the prevalence of residing in a home environment with fewer vehicles than adults. This measure serves as an indicator of potential transportation constraint within the household, which can affect access to many community activities. See compendium section for data about transportation barriers and voting. Table B.16 - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ In a Home Environment with Fewer Vehicles than Adults for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.17: Table B.17a shows that people who have vision difficulties are significantly more likely to live in group quarters, meaning that they have not continued to age in place and stay in their own homes. Table B.17b seeks to separate the effects of blindness from the general effects of disability, because older people with disabilities are generally more likely to move into nursing homes than people without disabilities. For this reason, the second portion of this table compares people with vision difficulties to people with any disability, and excludes people without disabilities from the comparison. Where there is a P-value of less than 0.05 there is a statistically significant difference between groups. For example, in non-metropolitan areas older people with a vision disability are significantly more likely to live in a group home than people with other disabilities, where public transit is not a viable substitute when a person can no longer see well enough to drive. But in metropolitan areas people with vision disabilities do not enter group home residence more frequently than people with other disabilities, where public transit is more available. The areas where people with vision difficulties experience higher rates of group home residence than other types of disabilities may indicate opportunities to address environmental, community, or support needs that could be met to help adults stay in their own home. Table B.17 Group Home Residence - Civilians with Disability, Comparing those with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ Estimated Risk of Group Home Residence for the United States and States: 2024
Table B.1 Demographics - Civilians with Vision Disabilities by Demographic: 2024
| Table B.1 Demographics - Civilians with Vision Disabilities by Demographic: 2024 | ||||
| Demographic | ||||
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| Total Population | ||||
| Hispanic | ||||
| Non-Hispanic Asian | ||||
| Non-Hispanic Black | ||||
| Non-Hispanic Other | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | ||||
| Under 5 Years | ||||
| 5 to 17 Years | ||||
| 18 to 54 Years | ||||
| 55 to 64 Years | ||||
| 65 to 74 Years | ||||
| 75 to 84 Years | ||||
| 85 Years and Over | ||||
| Non-metropolitan | ||||
| Metropolitan | ||||
| Limited vehicles available | ||||
| At least 1 vehicle available | ||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. | ||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (Eds.) (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.1). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | ||||
Table B.2 - Civilians by Age Group and Aggregate Age 55+ with Vision Disabilities: 2024
| Table B.2 - Civilians by Age Group and Aggregate Age 55+ with Vision Disabilities: 2024 | ||||||||
| Under 5 Years | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 to 17 Years | ||||||||
| 18 to 54 Years | ||||||||
| 55 to 64 Years | ||||||||
| 65 to 74 Years | ||||||||
| 75 to 84 Years | ||||||||
| 85 Years and Over | ||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Alabama, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S Census Bureau American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, which is subject to sample variation. The vision disability question asks people of all ages, “Is this person blind or does he/she have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses?”. See glossary for more information. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. | ||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.2). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | ||||||||
Table B.3 - Civilians by Age Group and Aggregate Age 55+ with Vision Disabilities in Metropolitan Areas: 2024
| Table B.3 - Civilians by Age Group and Aggregate Age 55+ with Vision Disabilities in Metropolitan Areas: 2024 | ||||||||
| Under 5 Years | ||||||||
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| 5 to 17 Years | ||||||||
| 18 to 54 Years | ||||||||
| 55 to 64 Years | ||||||||
| 65 to 74 Years | ||||||||
| 75 to 84 Years | ||||||||
| 85 Years and Over | ||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Alabama, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | ||||||||
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| New York, Age 55+ | ||||||||
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| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | ||||||||
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| Utah, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S Census Bureau American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, which is subject to sample variation. The vision disability question asks people of all ages, “Is this person blind or does he/she have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses?”. See glossary for more information. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. | ||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.3). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | ||||||||
Table B.4 - Civilians by Age Group and Aggregate Age 55+ with Vision Disabilities in Non-Metropolitan Areas: 2024
| Table B.4 - Civilians by Age Group and Aggregate Age 55+ with Vision Disabilities in Non-Metropolitan Areas: 2024 | ||||||||
| Under 5 Years | ||||||||
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| 5 to 17 Years | ||||||||
| 18 to 54 Years | ||||||||
| 55 to 64 Years | ||||||||
| 65 to 74 Years | ||||||||
| 75 to 84 Years | ||||||||
| 85 Years and Over | ||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Alabama, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S Census Bureau American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, which is subject to sample variation. The vision disability question asks people of all ages, “Is this person blind or does he/she have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses?”. See glossary for more information. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. | ||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.4). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | ||||||||
Table B.5 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 55+ for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.5 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Self-Care or Independent Living Disabilities Ages 55+ for the United States and States: 2024 | ||||||||||
| Under 5 Years | ||||||||||
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| 5 to 17 Years | ||||||||||
| 18 to 54 Years | ||||||||||
| 55 to 64 Years | ||||||||||
| 65 to 74 Years | ||||||||||
| 75 to 84 Years | ||||||||||
| 85 Years and Over | ||||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Alabama, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
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| Colorado, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
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| Delaware, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
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| Idaho, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
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| Kentucky, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
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| Montana, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
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| New Mexico, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
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| Texas, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | ||||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. Questions about self-care are not asked of individuals less than five years old and independent living is not asked of individuals less than 15 years old. | ||||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.5). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | ||||||||||
Table B.6 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 55+ for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.6 Functioning - Civilians with Vision and Both or Only Self-Care and Independent Living Disabilities Ages 55+ for the United States and States: 2024 | ||||||||||||
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| 18 to 54 Years | ||||||||||||
| 55 to 64 Years | ||||||||||||
| 65 to 74 Years | ||||||||||||
| 75 to 84 Years | ||||||||||||
| 85 Years and Over | ||||||||||||
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| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | ||||||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | ||||||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. Questions about self-care are not asked of individuals less than five years old and independent living is not asked of individuals less than 15 years old. | ||||||||||||
| *Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations. | ||||||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.6). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | ||||||||||||
Table B.7 Employment to Population Ratio - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ by Employment Status for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.7 Employment to Population Ratio - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ by Employment Status for the United States and States: 2024 | |||||||||||||
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| Arizona, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
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| Delaware, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
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| Idaho, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | |||||||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability employed over the percentage of people without vision disability employed. Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in employment percentage. | |||||||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.7). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | |||||||||||||
| 1 Relative ratio is statistically different than 1.0 with 95% confidence. | |||||||||||||
Table B.8 Earnings - Annual Median Earnings Full-Time, Full-Year Civilian Workers Ages 55+ with and without Disabilities (in 2024 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars): 2024
| Table B.8 Earnings - Annual Median Earnings Full-Time, Full-Year Civilian Workers Ages 55+ with and without Disabilities (in 2024 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars): 2024 | ||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | ||||||||
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| Alabama, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | ||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. A person is considered a full-time, full-year worker if they worked 35 hours of more per week for 50 to 52 weeks in the past 12 months. Rank Score test p-values are based on the wage gap. The smaller the p-value, the more certain the estimated gap is different than zero. | ||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (Eds.) (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.8). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | ||||||||
| 1 Gap is statistically different than 0.0 with 95% confidence. | ||||||||
Table B.9 Poverty - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ and Experiencing Poverty for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.9 Poverty - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ and Experiencing Poverty for the United States and States: 2024 | |||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | |||||||||
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| Alabama, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability living in poverty over the percentage of people without vision disability living in poverty. Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in poverty percentage. | |||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.9). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | |||||||||
| 1 Relative ratio is statistically different than 1.0 with 95% confidence. | |||||||||
Table B.10 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks Internet Access for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.10 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks Internet Access for the United States and States: 2024 | |||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | |||||||||
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| Alabama, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability in a home environment that lacks internet access over the percentage of people without vision disability in a home environment that lacks internet access. Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in a home environment that lacks internet access percentage. | |||||||||
| *Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations. | |||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (Eds.) (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.10). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | |||||||||
| 1 Relative ratio is statistically different than 1.0 with 95% confidence. | |||||||||
Table B.11 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks High Speed Internet Access for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.11 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks High Speed Internet Access for the United States and States: 2024 | |||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | |||||||||
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| Alabama, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability in a home environment that lacks high speed internet access over the percentage of people without vision disability in a home environment that high speed internet access. Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in a home environment that lacks high speed internet access percentage. | |||||||||
| *Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations. | |||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (Eds.) (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.11). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | |||||||||
| 1 Relative ratio is statistically different than 1.0 with 95% confidence. | |||||||||
Table B.12 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks a Computer for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.12 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks a Computer for the United States and States: 2024 | |||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | |||||||||
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| Alabama, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability in a home environment that lacks a computer over the percentage of people without vision disability in a home environment that lacks a computer. Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in a home environment that lacks a computer percentage. | |||||||||
| *Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations. | |||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (Eds.) (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.12). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | |||||||||
| 1 Relative ratio is statistically different than 1.0 with 95% confidence. | |||||||||
Table B.13 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks a Smartphone or Tablet for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.13 Technology Access - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ in a Home Environment that Lacks a Smartphone or Tablet for the United States and States: 2024 | |||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | |||||||||
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| Alabama, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability in a home environment that lacks a smartphone or tablet over the percentage of people without vision disability in a home environment that lacks a smartphone or tablet. Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in a home environment that lacks a smartphone or tablet percentage. | |||||||||
| *Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations. | |||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (Eds.) (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.13). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | |||||||||
| 1 Relative ratio is statistically different than 1.0 with 95% confidence. | |||||||||
Table B.14 Education - Civilians with Vision Disabilities compared to those with Other Disabilities Ages 55+ with a 4-Year College Degree or Greater for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.14 Education - Civilians with Vision Disabilities compared to those with Other Disabilities Ages 55+ with a 4-Year College Degree or Greater for the United States and States: 2024 | |||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability with a 4-year college degree or greater over the percentage of people with a disability but without a vision disability with a 4-year collect degree or greater. Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in educational attainment when compared to other people with disabilities. | |||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (Eds.) (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.14). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | |||||||||
| 1 Relative ratio is statistically different than 1.0 with 95% confidence. | |||||||||
Table B.15 Education - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ with a 4-Year College Degree or Greater for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.15 Education - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ with a 4-Year College Degree or Greater for the United States and States: 2024 | |||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability with a 4-year college degree or greater over the percentage of people without vision disability with a 4-year collect degree or greater. Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in educational attainment. | |||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (Eds.) (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.15). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | |||||||||
| 1 Relative ratio is statistically different than 1.0 with 95% confidence. | |||||||||
Table B.16 - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ In a Home Environment with Fewer Vehicles than Adults for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.16 - Civilians with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ In a Home Environment with Fewer Vehicles than Adults for the United States and States: 2024 | |||||||||
| U.S., Age 55+ | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Alaska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arizona, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Arkansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| California, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Colorado, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Connecticut, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Delaware, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| District of Columbia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Florida, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Georgia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Hawaii, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Idaho, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Illinois, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Indiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Iowa, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kansas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Kentucky, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Louisiana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maine, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Maryland, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Massachusetts, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Michigan, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Minnesota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Mississippi, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Missouri, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Montana, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nebraska, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Nevada, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Hampshire, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Jersey, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New Mexico, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| New York, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| North Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Ohio, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oklahoma, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Oregon, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Pennsylvania, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Rhode Island, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Carolina, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| South Dakota, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Tennessee, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Texas, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Utah, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Vermont, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Washington, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| West Virginia, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wisconsin, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Wyoming, Age 55+ | |||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability in a home environment with fewer vehicles than adults over the percentage of people without vision disability living in a home henvironment with fewer vehicles than adults. Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in percentage with access to a vehicle. | |||||||||
| *Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations. | |||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.16). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | |||||||||
| 1 Relative ratio is statistically different than 1.0 with 95% confidence. | |||||||||
Table B.17 Group Home Residence - Civilians with Disability, Comparing those with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ Estimated Risk of Group Home Residence for the United States and States: 2024
| Table B.17a Group Home Residence - Civilians with Disability, Comparing those with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ Estimated Risk of Group Home Residence for the United States and States: 2024 | ||||||||
| Total Population 55+ | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability living in a group home over the percentage of people without vision disability living in a group home Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in group home residence percentage. | ||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.17). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | ||||||||
| Table B.17b Group Home Residence - Civilians with Disability, Comparing those with and without Vision Disabilities Ages 55+ Estimated Risk of Group Home Residence for the United States and States: 2024 | ||||||||
| Population with Disabilites 55+ | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-metropolitan | ||||||||
| Metropolitan | ||||||||
| Education: Less than High School | ||||||||
| Education: High School or Greater | ||||||||
| Education: Less than Some College | ||||||||
| Education: Some College or Greater | ||||||||
| Education: Less than College Degree | ||||||||
| Education: College Degree or Greater | ||||||||
| Education: Less than Graduate Degree | ||||||||
| Education: Graduate Degree or Greater | ||||||||
| Not Hispanic | ||||||||
| Hispanic | ||||||||
| Not Non-Hispanic White | ||||||||
| Non-Hispanic White | ||||||||
| Non-Hispanic Black | ||||||||
| Not Non-Hispanic Black | ||||||||
| Not Non-Hispanic Asian | ||||||||
| Non-Hispanic Asian | ||||||||
| Male | ||||||||
| Female | ||||||||
| No Health Insurance Coverage | ||||||||
| With Health Insurance Coverage | ||||||||
| Not Married | ||||||||
| Married | ||||||||
| Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample, (2024), which is subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of people with vision disability living in a group home over the percentage of people without vision disability living in a group home Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in group home residence percentage. | ||||||||
| Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing, J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table B.17). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability. | ||||||||
| 1 Interaction between vision difficulty and applicable group categories is statistically significant with 95% confidence. | ||||||||