Aging Americans

Profile or Aging Americans 12.9% 2020 55 million Over one in every eight, or 12.9%, of the population is an older American. 2010 +15% 40 million 2000 35 million 42.5 population of males 65+ 57.5% population of females 65+ 2020 66 million I women I men 2010 I57 million 2000 70% 4.2 million (Left) The population 65 and over will increase from 35 million in 2000 to 40 million in 2010, and then 30 % to 55 million in 2020. (Right) The 85+ population is projected to increase from 4.2 million in 2000 to 5.7 million in 2010, and then to 6.6 million in 2020. About 309% (11.3 million) of noninstitutionalized older persons live alone. 1 2009 •39,600,000 older people I 1999 •35,300,000 older people 18.6 19.9 17.2 years years years I male Iaverage I female Persons reaching age 65 have an average life expectancy of an additional 18.6 years (19.9 years for females and 17.2 years for males). 2000 $25,877. 2010 $15,282. O women 2020 10 15 20 The median income of older persons in 2009 was $25.877 for males and $15.282 for females. Minority populations are projected to increase from 5.7 million in 2000 (16.3% of the elderly population) to 8.0 million in 2010 (20.19% of the elderly) and then to 12.9 million in 2020 (23.6% of the elderly). I social security I assets I private pensions I government employee pensions I carnings 28% 14% 87% 25% 54% The major sources of income as reported by older persons in 2008 were Social Security (8796). income from assets (549%), private pensions (2896), govern- ment employee pensions (14%), and earnings (259%). SOURCES: 2010 US. Census Bureau, the National Center for Health Statistica, and the Bureau of Labor Statisticn. Infographic provided by www.carepointnet. Designed by www.ashleymwaker.com.