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PB2010111246

Publication Date	2010
Personal Author	Vincent, G. K.; Velkoff, V. A.
Page Count	16
Abstract	The purpose of this report is to present information on how the age structure of the overall population and the composition of the older population in terms of age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin are expected to change over the next four decades. Between 2010 and 2050, the United States is projected to experience rapid growth in its older population. In 2050, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to be 88.5 million, more than double its projected population of 40.2 million in 2010. The baby boomers are largely responsible for this increase in the older population, as they will bgin crossing into this category in 2011.
Keywords	Elderly persons Populations United States Estimates Projections Age Sex Race Hispanic Americans Census Trends Data collection Tables(Data) Current Population Reports
Source Agency	Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census
Corporate Authors	Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC. Economics and Statistics Administration.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	201019

Next Four Decades: The Older Population in the United States: 2010 to 2050. Population Estimates and Projections.

Next Four Decades: The Older Population in the United States: 2010 to 2050. Population Estimates and Projections.
PB2010111246

Publication Date	2010
Personal Author	Vincent, G. K.; Velkoff, V. A.
Page Count	16
Abstract	The purpose of this report is to present information on how the age structure of the overall population and the composition of the older population in terms of age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin are expected to change over the next four decades. Between 2010 and 2050, the United States is projected to experience rapid growth in its older population. In 2050, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to be 88.5 million, more than double its projected population of 40.2 million in 2010. The baby boomers are largely responsible for this increase in the older population, as they will bgin crossing into this category in 2011.
Keywords	Elderly persons Populations United States Estimates Projections Age Sex Race Hispanic Americans Census Trends Data collection Tables(Data) Current Population Reports
Source Agency	Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census
Corporate Authors	Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC. Economics and Statistics Administration.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	201019