Representation of Adults Aged 65 and Older in the U.S. Population,* by Age and Sex, 2006
| Age Group | Percent of Population | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | Total | ||
| Total | 7.2% | 5.2% | 12.4% | |
| 65-74 Years | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% | |
| 75-84 Years | 2.6% | 1.8% | 4.4% | |
| 85 Years and Older | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% | |
*Civilian, non-institutionalized population.↑
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder. 2006 American Community Survey. http://factfinder.census.gov, accessed 11/28/07.
