Aging Infographic Clearly Shows Aging Trends

Our Aging Population The oldest members of the Baby Boom generation are just hitting 65. That means a much larger percentage than ever before of the US population are soon-to-be seniors. A GROWING DEMOGRAPHIC The U.S. population is expected to grow 42% from 2010 to 2050 There are currently 40.2 MILLION Americans aged 65 + older. 310M 439M 200 300 400 500 There will be 88.5 MILLION by the year 2050. The 85+ population is expected to grow 328% from 2010 to 2050 5.8M 19M In 2050, the oldest age group will account for 4.3% of our population, up from 1.9% in 2010. 1.9 By 2030 1 in 5 PEOPLE will be 65 + older. 4.3% DEPENDENCY caring for those who need it The combined Youth/Senior dependency ratio will increase from 67 to 85 from 2010 - 2050. Senior dependents will increase by 68% 2010 2050 Senior dependents Youth dependents 100 80 35 37 37 60 28 Youth dependents increase by only 6.7% 40 2010 2050 45 46 48 48 48 20 2030 2020 2040 2050 2010 A DIVERSE DEMOGRAPHIC Senior Population Numbers Among Different Races Different segments of the population have different age make-ups within their own populations. This bar chart shows the percentage of the total population of each race that is 65+ in 2010, 2030, and 2050. It is growing among all races, but at different rates. Non-Hispanic White American Indian + Alaska Native 2010 2030 2050 Asian Hispanic Black Two or More Races Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander Women & Aging As women continue to outlive men, the percentage of the senior population will trend female, and this gap will widen as age increases. 0 2010 O 2030 70 O 2050 65-74 74-85 85+ Age Group THE BIG PICTURE Age as Percentage of Population IUnder 20 I20-64 65+ 13% O 20-64 O Under 20 U.S. Population Projections by Age Through 2050 In millions 27.1% O 65+ 2010 59.9% 250 200 19.3% 26.2% 2030 150 54.5% 100 50 20.2% 25.7% 2050 54.1% 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 SOURCES http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statistics/future_growth/DOCS/p25-1138.pdf All Assisted LivingHomes DESIGNED BY KILLER INFOGRAPHICS Percentage of Aging Population