Adult Recipients of Food Stamps, by Age and Sex, 2006
| Age Group | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Total (18 Years and older) | 8,804,000 | 4,188,000 |
| 18-35 Years | 4,053,000 | 1,507,000 |
| 35-59 Years | 3,224,000 | 1,978,000 |
| 60 Years and Older | 1,526,000 | 703,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Analysis, Nutrition and Evaluation, Characteristics of Food Stamp Households: Fiscal Year 2006, FSP-07-CHAR, by Kari Wolkowitz. Project Officer, Jerry Genser. Alexandria, VA: 2007.
