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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.

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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 from 2010 to 2020 at fastest rate since 1880 to 1890 and reached 55.8 million, a 38.6% increase in just 10 years.
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Exploring Age Groups in the 2020 Census

May 25, 2023

Learn about age, sex, and racial and ethnic diversity for states, counties, and census tracts.
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The Older Population: 2020

May 25, 2023

This report describes the older population of the United States in 2020, with comparisons to the 2000 and 2010 Censuses.

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Older Adults Outnumber Children in 11 States, Nearly Half of Counties

June 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.
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Adultos mayores superan a niños en 11 estados y casi mitad de condados

June 26, 2025

El número de adultos mayores supera el de niños en 11 estados y en casi la mitad de los condados de los Estados Unidos.
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Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Households are Family Households

November 12, 2024

America’s Families and Living Arrangements tables show that about 64% of households were classified as family households in 2024.

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States With High Median Ages May Not be as Uniformly Old as You Think

June 26, 2025

A state’s median age does not tell the whole story. Florida has the fifth highest median age yet also has counties younger than the national median.
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An Aging Nation: U.S. Median Age Surpassed 39 in 2024

June 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.
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How COVID-19 Changed Older Adults’ Work and Lifestyle

September 04, 2024

New data visualization shows differences in older adults’ work and lifestyle patterns from 2019 to 2022.
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Older Population Grew in Nearly All U.S. Metro Areas

June 27, 2024

New 2023 metro area population estimates by age show increases in older adults in almost all metro areas, with decreases in young people in many metro areas.

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Population of Older Adults Now Comparable to Population of Children

June 26, 2025

From 2004 to 2024, the age 65-and-over population increased in size while the child population decreased.
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Older Adults Outnumber Children

June 26, 2025

Older adults outnumber children in nearly half of U.S. counties in 2024.
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The Population 65 Years and Over

September 12, 2024

View characteristics about the population 65 and older for each state, including median age, veteran status, labor force participation, and more.
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Older Adults in the United States: 2019 and 2022

August 28, 2024

This graphic shows how older Americans (aged 65+) represent a growing and diverse segment of the U.S. population.

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Grandparents and Their Coresident Grandchildren: 2021

February 26, 2024

This report examines the characteristics of grandparents and their coresident grandchildren using Decennial Census, ACS, CPS ASEC, and SIPP data.
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Aging Veterans: America's Veterans in Later Life

July 18, 2023

Older veterans are less likely to be living in poverty and less likely to socially isolated than other older adults who never served in the armed forces.
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Age and Sex Composition: 2020

May 25, 2023

This report presents key findings from the 2020 Census on the age and sex composition of the U.S. population as well as changes between 2010 and 2020.

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Age and Sex

Focusing on a population’s age and sex composition is one of the most basic ways to understand population change over time.
Ancestry

Ancestry refers to a person’s ethnic origin or descent, "roots," or heritage, or the place of birth of the person or the person’s parents or ancestors.
Children

All Census Bureau demographic surveys collect information about children. The information collected varies.
Computer and Internet Use

The U.S. Census Bureau has been collecting data on computers and Internet use sporadically since 1984.
Foreign-Born

The foreign-born population includes anyone who is not a U.S. citizen at birth, including those who have become U.S. citizens through naturalization.
Hispanic Origin

People who identify with the terms “Hispanic” or “Latino” are those who classify themselves in one of the specific Hispanic or Latino categories.
International

The U.S. Census Bureau conducts demographic, economic, and geographic studies of other countries and strengthens statistical development around the world.
Language Use

Language use, English-speaking ability, and linguistic isolation data are collected in the ACS.
Migration/Geographic Mobility

Migration and geographic mobility both refer to the movement of people within and across boundaries, such as county or state lines.
Older Population and Aging

Detailed information and statistics on population older population and aging.
Population Estimates

Annual estimates for the U.S., states, counties, cities, etc. Components of population change (births, deaths and migration) for U.S., states and counties.
Population Projections

The Population Projections Program produces population estimates for future dates. Projections include assumptions about future births, deaths, and migration.
Race

The data on race and ethnicity were derived from answers to the question on race and ethnicity that was asked of individuals in the United States.
Racial and Ethnic Diversity

The concept of racial and ethnic diversity refers to the representation and relative size of different racial and ethnic groups within a population.
Veterans

The U.S. Census Bureau currently collects data on veterans of the Armed Forces using the ACS, CPS, and SIPP.