JUNEAU COMMISSION ON AGING
SENIOR SURVEYS

WHAT WE LEARNED FROM JCOA’s 2020 SURVEY


2020 Seniors are healthier, wealthier and have better insurance than previous survey years
- 28.7% of Juneau residents are 55 and older
- 84% own their own homes and pay taxes
- 80-90% (depending on age) drive their own cars
- 63% volunteer in the community
- 95% over 65 have Medicare Insurance
- 66% over 65 have State of Alaska Retirement
- 40% have Long Term Care Insurance
- 42-46% (depending on age) take continuing education classes (UAS/CS)
- 72-84% (depending on age) recreate weekly (walking, hiking, swimming, gyms, skiing)
AGING! SO COOL, EVERYONE IS DOING IT!