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.

This statistic presents the percentage of population aged 65 and over in the United States in 2019, distinguished by state. In 2019, about 21 percent of Florida's population was aged 65 and over. The national share stood at 16.5 percent.

United States US: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 16.925 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.550 % for 2016. United States US: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 14.035 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.925 % in 2017 and a record low of 10.023 % in 1960. United States US: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: Knowing how many girls, adolescents and women there are in a population helps a country in determining its provision of services.

This statistic depicts the age distribution in the United States from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, about 17.32 percent of the U.S. population fell into the 0-14 year category, 64.75 percent into the 15-64 age group and 17.93 percent of the population were over 65 years of age. The increasing population of the United States The United States of America is one of the most populated countries in the world, trailing just behind China and India. A total population count of around 320 million inhabitants and a more-or-less steady population growth over the past decade indicate that the country has steadily improved its living conditions and standards for the population. Leading healthier lifestyles and improved living conditions have resulted in a steady increase of the life expectancy at birth in the United States. Life expectancies of men and women at birth in the United States were at a record high in 2012. Furthermore, a constant fertility rate in recent years and a decrease in the death rate and infant mortality, all due to the improved standard of living and health care conditions, have helped not only the American population to increase but as a result, the share of the population younger than 15 and older than 65 years has also increased in recent years, as can be seen above.

The percent of persons, out of all persons living in an area, 65 years and above. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, American Community SurveyYears Available: 2010, 2011-2015, 2012-2016, 2013-2017, 2014-2018, 2015-2019, 2017-2021, 2018-2022, 2019-2023Please note: We do not recommend comparing overlapping years of data due to the nature of this dataset. For more information, please visit: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/comparing-acs-data.html

Population ages 65 and above for the United States was 17.43182 % of Total in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population ages 65 and above for the United States reached a record high of 17.43182 in January of 2023 and a record low of 8.21311 in January of 1950. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population ages 65 and above for the United States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

This statistic shows the leading metropolitan areas with the highest percentage of population aged 65 years and over in the United States in 2019. In 2019, The Villages, Florida was ranked first with about 59.5 percent of its population aged 65 years and over.

US: Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 50,204,174.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 48,612,690.000 Person for 2016. US: Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 30,722,814.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50,204,174.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 16,487,378.000 Person in 1960. US: Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum;

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in United States was reported at 17.93 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

United States US: Survival To Age 65: Male: % of Cohort data was reported at 81.615 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 81.372 % for 2015. United States US: Survival To Age 65: Male: % of Cohort data is updated yearly, averaging 73.582 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.615 % in 2016 and a record low of 63.787 % in 1967. United States US: Survival To Age 65: Male: % of Cohort data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Health Statistics. Survival to age 65 refers to the percentage of a cohort of newborn infants that would survive to age 65, if subject to age specific mortality rates of the specified year.; ; United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Section, AL population pyramid, which represents the Section population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Section, AL, is 46.5.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Section, AL, is 35.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Section, AL is 81.5.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Section, AL is 2.9.

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 for the Section population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Section for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Section for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Section for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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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.

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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/.

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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Ashland, OR population pyramid, which represents the Ashland population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Ashland, OR, is 15.8.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Ashland, OR, is 46.3.
• Total dependency ratio for Ashland, OR is 62.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Ashland, OR is 2.2.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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 for the Ashland population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Ashland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Ashland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Ashland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

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/.

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

United States - Population ages 65 and above for Other Small States was 9.42399 % of Total in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population ages 65 and above for Other Small States reached a record high of 9.42399 in January of 2023 and a record low of 4.89924 in January of 1990. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population ages 65 and above for Other Small States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

United States US: Population: Male: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 22,361,776.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 21,574,948.000 Person for 2016. United States US: Population: Male: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 12,488,410.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,361,776.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 7,349,868.000 Person in 1960. United States US: Population: Male: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum;

United States - Population ages 65 and above for Small States was 8.75924 % of Total in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Population ages 65 and above for Small States reached a record high of 8.75924 in January of 2023 and a record low of 4.65957 in January of 1959. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Population ages 65 and above for Small States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Brookhaven, New York population pyramid, which represents the Brookhaven town population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Brookhaven, New York, is 26.0.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Brookhaven, New York, is 24.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Brookhaven, New York is 50.9.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Brookhaven, New York is 4.0.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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 for the Brookhaven town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Brookhaven town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Brookhaven town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Brookhaven town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

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 Brookhaven town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in United States was reported at 19.01 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Population ages 65 and above, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Level - 65 years and over, Men (TOTLUM65O) from Jan 2000 to Jun 2025 about 65 years +, males, household survey, unemployment, and USA.

Virgin Islands, U.S. - Population ages 65 and above for the Virgin Islands of the United States was 22.24361 % of Total in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Virgin Islands, U.S. - Population ages 65 and above for the Virgin Islands of the United States reached a record high of 22.24361 in January of 2023 and a record low of 3.93322 in January of 1974. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Virgin Islands, U.S. - Population ages 65 and above for the Virgin Islands of the United States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.