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MetLife Mature Market Institute
Quick Look at Facts About Senior Citizens Available
Online
 April
10, 2005 - The Mature Market Institute has recently published a
Demographic Profile focusing on Americans 65 and older. Relying on a
number of sources for data, the MetLife division has produced an
interesting graphic presentation.
The Institute, staffed by gerontologists, provides
research, training and education, consultation and information to
support MetLife, its corporate customers and business partners. It is
the companys information and policy resource center on issues related
to aging, long-term care, retirement, and
The Institute commissions studies and polls,
working with academic institutions and independent research
organizations to analyze trends and patterns related to the aging of
America and its application to business.
For a list of all their available studies
Click Here
Here are some of their fast facts:
Older Americans born 1939 and earlier
65-75 born 1929-1939 19,890,612
76-85 born 1919-1928 12,024,034
85+ born 1918 and earlier 4,071,236
Total number 65 & up 35,986,082
Represents 12.6% of the total population, or
about 1 in 8 people
42% Male (15,117,585)
58% Female (20,868,497)
Those 85+ were 1.5% of the population in 2000,
and by 2050 will be almost 5% of the total U.S. population.
The oldest old, those aged 85 and over, are the
most rapidly growing elderly age group, growing 274% between 1960 and
1994.
By 2030, the 65+ population will more than double
to about 71.5 Million, and by 2050 will grow to 86.7 Million.
(Based on 2004 projections)
Source: Demographic Profile. Mature Market
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