Statistics on the Aging Population

The older population--persons 65 years or older--numbered 35.9 million in 2003 (the latest year for which data is available). They represented 12.3% of the U.S. population, about one in every eight Americans. By 2030, there will be about 71.5 million older persons, more than twice their number in 2000. People 65+ represented 12.4% of the population in the year 2000 but are expected to grow to be 20% of the population by 2030. The information in this section of the AoA web site brings together a wide variety of statistical information about this growing population.

Statistics on the Aging Population Sub Navigation:

• A Profile of Older Americans (2003 report now available)
• National & State Population Estimates as of July 1, 2003
  • Excel Spreadsheet
  • Census 2000 Data on the Aging
  • Pre Census 2000 Estimates Data
  • Post Census 2000 Estimates
• Projections of Future Growth of the Older Population
• Disabilities Data
• Grandparents
• Minority Aging
• Older Americans 2000: Key Indicators of Well-Being
• Online Statistical Data on the Aging
• 1990 Population Data

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Health, United States, 1999 with Health and Aging Chartbook (Off Site)