The number of Americans age 65 and older increased 15.1% between 2000 and 2010, compared to 9.7% growth among the total population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The number of men age 65 and older grew almost twice as fast as the number of women: 20.5% vs. 11.3%. Women make up 56.9% of those age 65+, down from 58.8% in 2000.
Americans 65 and older comprise 13.0% of the total population — an all-time high. The number of Americans age 100 or older increased 5.8% between 2000 and 2010. Women make up 82.8% of adults 100 or older.
Source: “The Older Population: 2010,” November 2011, U.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office, 4600 Silver Hill Rd., Washington, DC 20233; 301-763-4636; pio@census.gov; www.census.gov. Price: Available online at no charge.
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