Older adult population isn’t just growing; it’s growing older: report
https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/news/older-adult-population-isnt-just-growing-its-growing-older-report/ Some highlights:
”In 2020, the 65-to-74 age group (32.5 million) was more than 14 times larger than in 1900 (when it was 2.2 million); the 75-to-84 age group (16.5 million) was 21 times larger (771,369); and the 85-and-older group (6.7 million) was more than 54 times larger (122,362).”
”The older population is expected to continue growing significantly, with 46% of the Baby Boom generation now aged 65 or more years (baby boomers range in age from 57 to 76).”
”The population of those aged 65 or more years increased by 38% from 2010 to 2020, going from 40.5 million to 55.7 million during that time, and it is projected to reach 94.7 million by 2060.”
”By 2040, there will be 80.8 million older adults, more than twice as many as in 2000.”
”The 85-and-older population is projected to more than double from 2020 to 2040, going from 6.7 million to 14.4 million in 2040 during that time, a 117% increase.”