Early Retirement Statistics in the United States
Early retirement in the United States is more common than most people realize — and less voluntary than most people assume.
What Age Groups Claim the Most Retirement Benefits?
The age group that claims the most retirement benefits in any single year is age 62 — it remains the most popular initial claiming age, with over 20% of...
Are More People Delaying Social Security Benefits?
No — more people are not delaying Social Security benefits. In fact, the opposite is happening.
Trends in Retirement Age Over the Last 20 Years
Over the last two decades, the average retirement age in the United States has climbed steadily, rising from roughly 57 in the early 1990s to...
Age 62 vs 67 vs 70: Which Is Most Common?
For anyone born in 1960 or later, full retirement age (67) has become the single most popular age to claim Social Security — and it is not particularly...
Social Security Claiming Ages: A Complete Breakdown
Three ages matter more than any others when it comes to Social Security: 62, 67, and 70. At 62, you can start collecting benefits early but face a...
How Many People Take Social Security Early vs Late?
The majority of Americans still claim Social Security before age 70, and a significant share file at the earliest possible age of 62.
Percentage of People Who Claim Social Security at Each Age
The most popular age to claim Social Security is 66, with roughly 28 percent of men and 27 percent of women filing at what has traditionally been the full...
Is 62 the Most Popular Age to Start Social Security?
For decades, 62 was the runaway favorite age to start collecting Social Security. Back in 1985, roughly 60 percent of new retirees filed for benefits the...
Early vs Full Retirement Age: What Most People Choose
Most people claim Social Security early, and it costs them dearly. Age 62 remains the single most popular age to file for benefits, with more than 20...