DEMOGRAPHICS

The Demographics of AgingPopulation Trends in the United States

Figure 1.1 Population demographics for 2000

Figure 1.2 Population demographics for 2025

The Demographics of AgingPopulation Trends in the United States

Figure 1.3 Population demographics for 2050

The Demographics of AgingPopulation Trends in the United States

Figure 1.4 Population demographics for 2100

The Demographics of AgingPopulation Trends in the United States

Diversity of Older Adults in the U.S.

Figure 1.5 Population trends for minorities

Did You Know?

• The older population (65+) numbered 37.3 million in 2006, an increase of 3.4 million or 10% since 1996

• The number of Americans aged 45-64 who will reach 65 over the next two decades increased by 39% during this decade

• Since 1990, the percentage of Americans 65+ has tripled

Figure 1: Number of Persons 65+, 1900 - 2030 (numbers in millions)

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Did You Know?

• About one in every eight of the population is an older American

• Over 2.2 million celebrated their 65th birthday in 2006

• Older women outnumber older men at 21.6 million to 15.7 million

• The 85+ population is projected to increase to 8.9 million in 2030

• In 2004, persons reaching 65 had an average life expectancy of an additional 18. 7 years

Indicator 1 – Number of Older Americans

Indicator 1 – Number of Older Americans

Indicator 2 – Racial and Ethnic Composition

Indicator 3 – Marital Status

Indicator 4 – Educational Attainment

Indicator 7 – Poverty

Indicator 8 – Income

Indicator 10 – Net Worth

Indicator 10 – Net Worth

Indicator 14 – Life Expectancy

Indicator 15 – Mortality

Indicator 16 – Chronic Health Conditions

Indicator 17 – Sensory Impairments and Oral Health

Indicator 18 – Respondent-Assessed Health Status

Indicator 24 – Physical Activity