Graph and download economic data for Population Level - 55 Yrs. & over (LNU00024230) from Jan 1948 to Jul 2025 about 55 years +, civilian, household survey, population, and USA.

As of June 2025, 24.2 percent of Facebook users in the United States were aged between 25 and 34 years, making up Facebook’s largest audience in the country. Overall, almost 19 percent of users belonged to the 18 to 24-year age group. Does everyone in the U.S. use Facebook? In 2024, there were approximately 250 million Facebook users in the U.S., a figure which is projected to steadily increase, and reach 262.8 million by 2028. Social media users in the United States have a very high awareness of the social media giant. Expectedly, 94 percent of users had heard of the brand in 2025. Although the vast majority of U.S. social networkers knew of Facebook, the likeability of the platform was not so impressive at 68 percent. Nonetheless, usage, loyalty, and buzz around the brand remained relatively high. Facebook, Meta, and the metaverse A strategic rebranding from Facebook to Meta Platforms in late 2021 boded well for the company in Mark Zuckerberg’s attempt to be strongly linked to the metaverse, and to be considered more than just a social media company. According to a survey conducted in the U.S. in early 2022, Meta Platforms is the brand that Americans most associated with the metaverse.  

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Podcast Statistics: Podcasts have become a significant medium for information and entertainment, revolutionizing content consumption globally. In 2024, the global podcast market reached USD 30.03 billion.

A podcast is an audio program available on the internet, typically released in episodes, allowing users to download and listen on demand, enhancing accessibility. In the United States, 67% of individuals aged 12 and older have listened to a podcast, with 47% engaging monthly and 34% weekly. Globally, podcast listenership is projected to reach 504.9 million by 2024, indicating a steady upward trend.

Demographically, 59% of U.S. individuals aged 12-34 are monthly podcast listeners, followed by 55% aged 35-54, and 27% aged 55 and above. The medium's appeal is further evidenced by 46% of weekly podcast listeners reporting product or service purchases based on podcast advertisements. Additionally, 23% of weekly listeners spend 10 hours or more engaging with podcasts each week. These statistics underscore podcasts' expansive reach and influential role in modern media consumption.​

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Blogging Statistics: Blogging remains a pivotal element in digital content strategies, with over 600 million blogs among 1.9 billion websites globally. WordPress alone powers more than 43% of all websites, hosting over 60 million blogs and facilitating approximately 70 million new posts each month. In the United States, the blogging community has expanded to over 32.7 million active bloggers as of 2022. Globally, bloggers publish around 3 billion posts annually, equating to over 8.2 million posts daily.

The influence of blogs is substantial, with 77% of internet users regularly reading blog content. Incorporating relevant images can enhance blog views by 94%, and posts with seven or more images are 2.3 times more likely to yield strong results. Furthermore, 70% of consumers prefer learning about companies through articles rather than advertisements, highlighting the trust and engagement blogs foster.

For businesses, blogging offers significant advantages: companies with active blogs experience 55% more website visitors and generate 67% more monthly leads compared to those without. These statistics underscore blogging's role as a cost-effective and impactful tool for enhancing brand visibility and driving audience engagement.

With internet access, anyone can start a blog and reach a global audience through social media. In this article, we'll explore blogging statistics in more detail.

As of February 2025, it was found that men between the ages of 25 and 34 years made up Facebook's largest audience, accounting for 18.5 percent of global users. Additionally, Facebook's second-largest audience base could be found with men aged 18 to 24 years. Facebook connects the world Founded in 2004 and going public in 2012, Facebook is one of the biggest internet companies in the world with influence that goes beyond social media. It is widely considered as one of the Big Four tech companies, along with Google, Apple, and Amazon (all together known under the acronym GAFA). Facebook is the most popular social network worldwide and the company also owns three other billion-user properties: mobile messaging apps WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, as well as photo-sharing app Instagram. Facebook usersThe vast majority of Facebook users connect to the social network via mobile devices. This is unsurprising, as Facebook has many users in mobile-first online markets. Currently, India ranks first in terms of Facebook audience size with 378 million users. The United States, Brazil, and Indonesia also all have more than 100 million Facebook users each.

Social media was by far the most popular news platform among 18 to 34-year-olds in the United States, with 47 percent of respondents to a survey held in August 2022 saying that they used social networks for news on a daily basis. By comparison, adults over 65 years old mostly used network news to keep up to date.

The decline of newspapers In the past, the reasons to regularly go out and purchase a print newspaper were many. Used not only for news but also apartment hunting, entertainment, and job searches (among other things), newspapers once served multiple purposes. This is no longer the case, with first television and then the internet taking care of consumer needs once covered by printed papers. Indeed, the paid circulation of daily weekday newspapers in the United States has fallen dramatically since the 1980s with no sign of future improvement.

News consumption habits

A survey on news consumption by gender found that 50 percent of women use either online-only news sites or social media for news each day, and 51 percent of male respondents said the same. Social media was by far the most used daily news platform among U.S. Millennials, and the same was true of Gen Z. One appeal of online news is that it often comes at no cost to the consumer. Paying for news found via digital outlets is not yet commonplace in the United States, with only 21 percent of U.S. consumers responding to a study held in early 2021 reporting having paid for online news content in the last year.

United States Employment Population Ratio: Age 55 to 59 data was reported at 70.000 Unit in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.600 Unit for May 2018. United States Employment Population Ratio: Age 55 to 59 data is updated monthly, averaging 68.200 Unit from Jan 1994 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 294 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.900 Unit in Mar 2008 and a record low of 63.800 Unit in Jul 1994. United States Employment Population Ratio: Age 55 to 59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G015: Current Population Survey: Employment Population Ratio.

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Space Tourism Statistics:​ Space tourism, once a concept confined to science fiction, is rapidly transitioning into a tangible experience for private individuals. As of April 2025, approximately 60 individuals have journeyed into space as tourists, primarily on brief suborbital flights that offer a few minutes of weightlessness.

The cost of these experiences varies significantly: suborbital trips range from USD 200,000 to USD 500,000, while orbital missions, such as those to the International Space Station, can exceed USD 55 million per seat. In 2025 alone, an estimated 250 to 400 individuals are expected to embark on spaceflights, highlighting the growing interest and accessibility in this sector.

Companies like Blue Origin have already conducted 11 human spaceflights, transporting 58 passengers, including notable figures such as Katy Perry and Gayle King. As technological advancements continue and costs potentially decrease, space tourism is poised to become an increasingly prevalent facet of human exploration beyond Earth

Let's explore these developments through the following Space Tourism Statistics.

Provides data on the number of children that women aged 15-50 have ever had, year of first birth, mother's age at first birth, and marital status at first birth.

Current Population Survey: Population: Male: 55 to 64 Yrs data was reported at 20,252.000 Person th in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,237.000 Person th for May 2018. Current Population Survey: Population: Male: 55 to 64 Yrs data is updated monthly, averaging 9,800.500 Person th from Jan 1948 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 846 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20,252.000 Person th in Jun 2018 and a record low of 6,374.000 Person th in Jan 1948. Current Population Survey: Population: Male: 55 to 64 Yrs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G007: Current Population Survey: Population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the United States population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for United States. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of United States by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in United States.

Key observations

The largest age group in United States was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 22,854,328 (6.93%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in United States was the 80-84 years with a population of 5,932,196 (1.80%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the United States is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of United States total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for United States Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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Board Game Statistics: ​Board games have experienced a notable resurgence, becoming a preferred pastime for diverse demographics. In the United States, 43% of board game enthusiasts engage in gameplay several times per week, while 25% play weekly. Demographically, 47% of board game players are aged between 18 and 34, with individuals aged 55 and above comprising 18% of the player base. Gender representation is balanced, with women accounting for 51% and men 49% of board game enthusiasts. Regarding game collections, 43% of gamers own more than 25 board and/or card games.

The average playing time for most board games ranges from one to two hours, though this can vary significantly depending on the game's complexity. These statistics underscore the enduring appeal and diverse engagement within the board gaming community.​

In 2023, about 17.7 percent of the American population was 65 years old or over; an increase from the last few years and a figure which is expected to reach 22.8 percent by 2050. This is a significant increase from 1950, when only eight percent of the population was 65 or over. A rapidly aging population In recent years, the aging population of the United States has come into focus as a cause for concern, as the nature of work and retirement is expected to change to keep up. If a population is expected to live longer than the generations before, the economy will have to change as well to fulfill the needs of the citizens. In addition, the birth rate in the U.S. has been falling over the last 20 years, meaning that there are not as many young people to replace the individuals leaving the workforce. The future population It’s not only the American population that is aging -- the global population is, too. By 2025, the median age of the global workforce is expected to be 39.6 years, up from 33.8 years in 1990. Additionally, it is projected that there will be over three million people worldwide aged 100 years and over by 2050.

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Glassdoor Statistics: Glassdoor has indubitably become the chief place for job seekers, employees, and employers to connect and share information among themselves for possible career decisions. The platform keeps growing in popularity in 2024, and it looks more likely to affect job hunting, salary comparisons, and understanding of workplace culture.

In 2025, Glassdoor remains a leading platform for job seekers, employees, and employers to access transparent employer reviews, salary information, and workplace insights. Monthly unique visitors number approximately 55 million, generating over 180 million reviews and salary submissions, while profiling 2.5 million employers globally .

Founded in 2007 and based in Mill Valley, California, it operates under parent company Recruit Holdings following a USD 1.2 billion acquisition in 2018  With more than 40 million total reviews, salaries, and company insights available, Glassdoor continues to be a critical tool for evaluating organizations, comparing compensation in USD, and understanding workplace culture through first-hand employee feedback .

This is an extensive look at Glassdoor statistics in 2025, analyzing user behavior, salary trends, company reviews, and some other notable insights.

United States Current Population Survey: Population: 55 Yrs & Over data was reported at 93,296.000 Person th in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 93,109.000 Person th for May 2018. United States Current Population Survey: Population: 55 Yrs & Over data is updated monthly, averaging 47,742.000 Person th from Jan 1948 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 846 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93,296.000 Person th in Jun 2018 and a record low of 23,311.000 Person th in Jan 1948. United States Current Population Survey: Population: 55 Yrs & Over data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G007: Current Population Survey: Population.

The estimated population of the U.S. was approximately 334.9 million in 2023, and the largest age group was adults aged 30 to 34. There were 11.88 million males in this age category and around 11.64 million females. Which U.S. state has the largest population? The population of the United States continues to increase, and the country is the third most populous in the world behind China and India. The gender distribution has remained consistent for many years, with the number of females narrowly outnumbering males. In terms of where the residents are located, California was the state with the highest population in 2023. The U.S. population by race and ethnicity The United States is well known the world over for having a diverse population. In 2023, the number of Black or African American individuals was estimated to be 45.76 million, which represented an increase of over four million since the 2010 census. The number of Asian residents has increased at a similar rate during the same time period and the Hispanic population in the U.S. has also continued to grow.

Estimated number of persons on July 1, by 5-year age groups and gender, and median age, for Canada, provinces and territories.

As of February 2025, 5.56 billion individuals worldwide were internet users, which amounted to 67.9 percent of the global population. Of this total, 5.24 billion, or 63.9 percent of the world's population, were social media users. Global internet usage Connecting billions of people worldwide, the internet is a core pillar of the modern information society. Northern Europe ranked first among worldwide regions by the share of the population using the internet in 20254. In The Netherlands, Norway and Saudi Arabia, 99 percent of the population used the internet as of February 2025. North Korea was at the opposite end of the spectrum, with virtually no internet usage penetration among the general population, ranking last worldwide. Eastern Asia was home to the largest number of online users worldwide – over 1.34 billion at the latest count. Southern Asia ranked second, with around 1.2 billion internet users. China, India, and the United States rank ahead of other countries worldwide by the number of internet users. Worldwide internet user demographics As of 2024, the share of female internet users worldwide was 65 percent, five percent less than that of men. Gender disparity in internet usage was bigger in African countries, with around a ten percent difference. Worldwide regions, like the Commonwealth of Independent States and Europe, showed a smaller usage gap between these two genders. As of 2024, global internet usage was higher among individuals between 15 and 24 years old across all regions, with young people in Europe representing the most significant usage penetration, 98 percent. In comparison, the worldwide average for the age group 15–24 years was 79 percent. The income level of the countries was also an essential factor for internet access, as 93 percent of the population of the countries with high income reportedly used the internet, as opposed to only 27 percent of the low-income markets.

In all age groups until 29 years old, there were more men than women in Russia as of January 1, 2024. After that age, the female population outnumbered the male population in each category. The most represented age group in the country was from 35 to 39 years old, with approximately *** million women and *** million men. Male-to-female ratio in Russia The number of men in Russia was historically lower than the number of women, which was a result of population losses during World War I and World War II. In 1950, in the age category from 25 to 29 years, ** men were recorded per 100 women in the Soviet Union. In today’s Russia, the female-to-male ratio in the same age group reached *** women per 1,000 men. Russia has the highest life expectancy gender gap The World Health Organization estimated the average life expectancy of women across the world at over five years longer than men. In Russia, this gap between genders exceeded 10 years. According to the study “Burden of disease in Russia, 1980-2016: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016,” Russia had the highest gender difference in life expectancy worldwide.

In 2020, about 17.9 percent of the population in China had been 60 years and older. This share is growing rapidly and was estimated to reach 40 percent by 2050. China's aging population With China’s boomer generation growing old and life expectancy increasing at the same time, the number of people at an age of 60 or above nearly doubled between 2000 and 2020 and reached around 255 million. This development is even more pronounced for the age group of 80 and above, which nearly tripled and is expected to reach a size of roughly 132 million in 2050, up from only 32 million in 2020. At the same time, the share of the working-age population is forecasted to decrease gradually from 64 percent of the total population in 2020 to around 50 percent in 2050, which could pose a heavy economic strain on the social security system. The old-age dependency ratio, which denotes the relation of the old-age to the working-age population, is estimated to grow from 18.2 percent in 2020 to more than 50 percent in 2050, implying that by then, statistically, two working-age adults would have to support one elderly. Strain on the social security net During the last 15 years, China's government has successfully increased the coverage of the pension insurance and health insurance. Today, most of the people are covered by some kind of social insurance. Conditions in the pension system are generous, with a regular retirement age for males at 60 years and women at 50 or 55. With the number of retirees increasing quickly, the social insurance system is now under pressure. From an economic point of view, improving the productivity of China's economy would be the primary choice for mitigating alleged inconsistencies of the system. However, without increasing the burden on the working people while tightening payment conditions, balancing the social security net could prove to be challenging.