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The United States is an Aging Nation

These population projections are why AARP has a livable communities initiative

By 2030, 1 of every 5 people in the United States — or 20 percent of the nation's population — will be age 65 or older. According to reports about age in America:

1 The National Median Age is 38 2 Years Old br

Census.gov 2018 Population Estimates, released June 20, 2019

2 The Number of Older Adults Will Soon Outnumber Children br

Census.gov 2017 National Population Projections, updated October 8, 2019

3 The 65 Population Increased During the Past Decade

census.gov "Percentage Change 65+ Population from 2010 to 2019," 2019 Population Estimates, Released June 25, 2020

4 The Population of Older Adults is Getting Larger — and Older

census.gov 2017 National Population Projections, updated October 8, 2019 Page updated July 2020

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