The United States is an Aging Nation
These population projections are why AARP has a livable communities initiative
By 2030, 1 of every 5 people in the United States — or 20 percent of the nation's population — will be age 65 or older.
According to U.S. Census Bureau reports about age in America:
1. The National Median Age is 38.2 Years Old
Census.gov
2018 Population Estimates, released June 20, 2019
2. The Number of Older Adults Will Soon Outnumber Children
Census.gov
2017 National Population Projections, updated October 8, 2019
3. The 65+ Population Increased During the Past Decade
census.gov
"Percentage Change 65+ Population from 2010 to 2019," 2019 Population Estimates, Released June 25, 2020
4. The Population of Older Adults is Getting Larger — and Older
census.gov
2017 National Population Projections, updated October 8, 2019
Page updated July 2020
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