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Older Population and Aging

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.

U.S. Population 65 and Older

Older Population in the U.S.

News

PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 19, 2019

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates Now Available

U.S. Census Bureau releases demographic profile of the 65 and older population.

PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 19, 2019

La Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense: 2014-2018

La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. publica perfiles detallados de la población de 65 años o más.

STATS FOR STORIES | AUGUST 21, 2019

National Senior Citizens Day: August 21, 2019

According to our 2017 Population Projections, by 2035, there will be 78.0 million people 65 years and older, more than the 76.7 million under the age of 18.

Publications

PUBLICATION | SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The Older Population in Rural America: 2012-2016

This report uses 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year estimates to study the population 65 years and over in rural America.

PUBLICATION | AUGUST 29, 2019

The Older Foreign-Born Population in the United States: 2012-2016

This report describes the foreign-born population 65 years and older in the United States using data from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey.

PUBLICATION | OCTOBER 2018

The Population 65 Years and Older in the United States

This report provides a look at selected demographic, social, housing and economic characteristics of the 65 years and older population in the United States.

Visualizations

VISUALIZATION | AUGUST 2019

Select Maps on the Population 65 and Older

This series contains select maps on the Population 65 and Older in the United States by County: 2013-2017.

VISUALIZATION | OCTOBER 30, 2018

The Population 65 Years and Older: 2016

This interactive data visualization shows demographic, social, housing, and economic characteristics by state for the population 65 years and older.

VISUALIZATION | OCTOBER 17, 2018

Percentage of Veterans Among the Adult Population

Estimates are the percentage of veterans among the civilian population 18 years and older.

Tables

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The Older Foreign-Born Population in the United States: 2012-2016

These foreign born tables are from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey.

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Aging Population in the U.S. ACS 2011-2015

These tables provide detailed social, economic, and health statistics on the older population at national, state, and county levels.