Recent declines in fertility and immigration have slowed growth in the share of children in the population and accelerated population aging. Although much smaller in total size, the number of people ages 85 and older is projected to nearly triple from 6.7 million in 2020 to 19.0 million by 2060. Between 20, the number of older adults is projected to increase by 69 percent, from 56.0 million to 94.7 million.
The number of people ages 65 and older in the United States has increased steadily during the past century, and growth has accelerated since 2011, when baby boomers first started to turn 65 (see Figure 1). population-including the number of men and women in different age groups and the share of older adults across states and local communities-to help policymakers meet the needs of their constituents. The 2020 Census will provide vital information about the age structure of the U.S. 1 The increasing costs of providing for an older population may reduce public spending for other groups, including young families with children. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionĪlthough government programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid have helped reduce poverty and improve the health of the older population, current projections indicate that these programs-as currently implemented-are not sustainable.Policy and Advocacy Communications Training.
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