Elderly Population is Growing Fastest
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Health.
19 & under
1950
1970
Population (%)
2000
2010
2020
2030
65+
20-64
13.3
59.3
27.4
16.4
56.9
26.7
20.1
53.1
26.8
12.8
58.5
28.7
85+ Growing Fastest
2000 1.6%
2010 2.0
2020 2.1
2030 2.5
1990-2000 43%
2000-2010 38
2010-2020 17
2020-2030 27
% of Population
Growth Rate
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