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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.

News

Press Release | November 10, 2020

Census Bureau Releases New Commuting Data for Older Workers

The report describes commuting patterns of older workers in the United States based on data from the five-year 2013-2017 American Community Survey (ACS).

Press Release | September 02, 2020

Census Bureau Releases New Report on Aging in Africa

The new report provides analysis of the demographic, economic, social and health characteristics of the older African population..

Stats for Stories | August 21, 2020

National Senior Citizens Day: August 21, 2020

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 40.3 million U.S. residents 65 years and older in the 2010 Census and more than 54 million on July 1, 2019.

Publications

Publication | November 10, 2020

The Commuting Patterns of Older Workers: 2013-2017

Older workers are a growing share of the workforce, with different needs than younger workers. Their commuting behaviors contribute to changing travel patterns.

Publication | September 02, 2020

Africa Aging: 2020

Between 2020 and 2050, the older African population is projected to triple from 74 million to 235 million. Its growth will outpace any other world region.

Publication | May 15, 2020

Old Housing, New Needs: Are U.S. Homes Ready for an Aging Population?

Only 10% of homes in the U.S. are aging-ready, while a quarter of all older households have trouble using some feature of their home.

Visualizations

Visualization | December 2020

Aging World Story Map

The Story Map covers population aging in 2020 and 2050 in world regions and countries through a data-driven narrative using map series, text, and infographics.

Infographic | June 25, 2020

Older and Growing - Percent Change among the 65 and Older Population

Percent change among the 65 and older population: 2010 to 2019.

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.

Tables

Table

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

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

Table

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.

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