Older Population and Aging - Census.gov
Sep 23, 2025 · Detailed information and statistics on population aging and the older population are critical for understanding the impact on society and the economy and to inform policies and programs.
National Senior Citizens Day: August 21, 2023 - Census.gov
Aug 21, 2023 · From The American Presidency Project, Proclamation 6321—National Senior Citizens Day, 1991: "Many a poet and philosopher has reverently described it as ‘the autumn of life,’ or the …
Older Adults Outnumber Children in 11 States, Nearly Half of Counties
Jun 26, 2025 · The U.S. population age 65 and older rose by 3.1% (to 61.2 million) while the population under age 18 decreased by 0.2% (to 73.1 million) from 2023 to 2024.
By 2030, All Baby Boomers Will Be Age 65 or Older - Census.gov
Dec 10, 2019 · The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a work-based job-training program for older individuals. Two-thirds of participants are women and almost half are from …
2020 Census: 1 in 6 People in the United States Were 65 and Over
May 25, 2023 · The U.S. population age 65 and over grew nearly five times faster than the total population over the 100 years from 1920 to 2020, according to the 2020 Census. The older …
An Aging Nation: U.S. Median Age Surpassed 39 in 2024
Jun 26, 2025 · Median age rose in 85% of the nation’s 387 metro areas from 2020 to 2024 and was higher than the national median of 39.1 in almost half of metro areas.
How Many Young and Older Adults Lived Alone? - Census.gov
May 30, 2024 · A new report shows how the living arrangements of adults varied by sex and across age groups.
65 and Older Population Grows Rapidly as Baby Boomers Age
Jun 25, 2020 · The nation’s 65-and-older population has grown rapidly since 2010, driven by the aging of Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964.
The Population 65 Years and Over: 2022 - Census.gov
May 2, 2024 · View characteristics about the population 65 and older for each state in 2022, including median age, veteran status, labor force participation, and more.
Revenues for Home Care, Elderly Services Increase as Nation Ages
Aug 9, 2022 · The 2020 SAS shows estimated revenues for employer firms across this series of select Health Care and Social Assistance services for seniors rose from 2013 to 2020. For example, …