What are the demographics here at DU?

[FirstLight]

I'm curious about this...maybe it's just me but I get the feeling there's more folks here 40+ and stable enough financially to even have retirement savings or plans...

[42bambi]

1. So lucky to be one of those over 40 stable folks. nt

[Caliman73]

2. Do a poll

At least some may respond and you can get an idea.

I am over 40, just bought my first home 3 years ago (still paying). Have retirement savings and a pension, BUT am drowing in student debt.

[msongs]

3. those who support the democratic party and those who... nt

[Bluesaph]

4. 55 yo female

Own home (still paying)
Hispanic
Not a lot of debt but son soon to go to college so I anticipate having to take a HELOC.

[cilla4progress]

5. There's a recent poll here.

Bigggest group is about 55-65 age.

I think BigmanPigman? Maybe google it and re-share here?

[scarletwoman]

7. See my post #6 for the link. (nt)

[scarletwoman]

6. We just did a demographic poll a week ago - link is below:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213017831

[FirstLight]

11. Thanks

I knew there had to be something like that

[lpbk2713]

8. It was only a week ago.

Link: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213017831

It only asks about age, not financial status.

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[No Vested Interest]

15. According to this poll results, 2/3 of DUers who responded are between 55 and 74 yrs.

66% indicated thus.

[unc70]

9. There was an age poll recently

Yes, DU is an older crowd, mostly over 45. As for well off, it is much more diverse. A significant percentage are struggling financially, particularly those who are retired and those with health issues, or both. Many have mentioned major medical debt. There are homeless among us.

[TheBlackAdder]

10. Someone ran a poll a week or two ago.

[brooklynite]

12. 60, financially secure, no debt, no mortgage

[Cirque du So-What]

13. 70% human

30% bot

[FirstLight]

17. ...

: chuckle:

[CaptYossarian]

14. 58-yo male, homeowner...

married 35 yrs, 2 daughters, health-related retirement at 50.

Bank account still in the black. Most of my money jingles.

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

16. I've had an account here for 15 years

and I'm still one of the young ones at 40. I live in Maine, the oldest state, so offline life feels the same for me. 40 is the new 20 it seems.

[cwydro]

18. Over 55 with no debt and financially secure.

[cbdo2007]

19. I'm actually a 3 year old male cat.

and my suspicion is that 65% or more of DU are also cats.