Table 5 Summary of demographic profiles of respondents based on the survey conducted in 2021–2022 across the Mid-Atlantic region, USA

Gender

 Male

363

85

Age

 25–34 years

2

1

 35–44 years

18

5

 45–54 years

30

7

 55–64 years

97

22

 65–74 years

184

43

 75 years and above

97

22

Acres owned

 25–122 ha (10–49 acres)

120

29

 123–245 ha (50–99 acres)

110

26

 247–493 ha (100–199 acres)

97

23

 494–1233 ha (200–499 acres)

74

17

 1234 ha or above (≥ 500 acres)

22

5

Annual household income

 Less than $20,000

11

3

 $20,000–$49,999

49

12

 $50,000–$79,999

88

22

 $80,000–$99,999

65

16

 $100,000–$149,999

80

20

 $150,000–$ 249,999

75

19

 $250,000 and more

31

8

Education

 Less than high school

6

1

 High school

43

10

 Associates degree

48

11

 Bachelor’s degree

148

35

 Graduate degree

183

43

 Assistance program (yes)

203

47

 Association member (yes)

252

59