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The U.S. Census Bureau is an organization that collects and provides data about the American people and economy. It publishes reports on population trends and economic statistics.
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The Next Four Decades: The Older Population in the United States, 2010 to 2050
The United States is projected to undergo a significant demographic shift between 2010 and 2050, characterized by rapid growth and increased diversity within the older population.
- The U.S. population aged 65 and older is projected to more than double, growing from 40.2 million in 2010 to 88.5 million by 2050.
- By 2050, approximately 20 percent of the total U.S. population will be aged 65 or older.
- The 'oldest-old' segment, defined as those aged 85 and older, will increase from 5.8 million in 2010 to 19 million by 2050.
U.S. Census BureauAug 2025
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