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Growth in Elderly United States Population
| Year | Estimated U.S. Population | % Age ≥ 65 yr | Population ≥ 65 yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 265,066,000 | 12.8 | 33,928,000 |
| 2010 | 309,163,000 | 13.2 | 40,810,000 |
| 2025 | 337,361,000 | 18.5 | 62,412,000 |
Data are based on United States Population Projections published by the Census Bureau (1)[Campbell PR: Population Projections for States by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin: 1995 to 2025. U.S. Bureau of the Census, Population Division, 1996. PPL-47, 90 pages].
