percent of women 65 and older who live alone or with non-relatives live below the poverty level.

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A significant proportion of women aged 65 and older who live alone or with non-relatives live in poverty, with the figure being more than 25%. This demographic faces higher risks of poverty due to factors such as lower lifetime earnings, longer life expectancy, and sometimes insufficient retirement savings.

Percent of Women 65 and Older Who Live Alone or with Non-Relatives