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A Profile of Older Americans: 2018

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2018
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Administration on Aging
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    • In 2016, 3.5 million Americans celebrated their 65th birthday.
      In 2016, 3.5 million Americans celebrated their 65th birthday.  
    • The average life expectancy of a child born in 2016 in the U.S. is 78.6 years old—30 years longer than a child born in
      The average life expectancy of a child born in 2016 in the U.S. is 78.6 years old—30 years longer than a child born in 1900.  
    • In 2016, 1 million grandparents ages 60 and older were responsible for the basic needs of one or more grandchildren ages
      In 2016, 1 million grandparents ages 60 and older were responsible for the basic needs of one or more grandchildren ages 18 and younger who were living with them.  
    • From January to June of 2017, 22 percent of Americans age 85 and older needed help with personal care.
      From January to June of 2017, 22 percent of Americans age 85 and older needed help with personal care.  
    • The major sources of income in older Americans in 2015 were Social Security (84 percent), income from assets (63 percent
      The major sources of income in older Americans in 2015 were Social Security (84 percent), income from assets (63 percent), earnings (29 percent), private pensions (37 percent), and government employee…  
    • The median income of older Americans in 2016 was $31,618 for men and $18,380 for women.
      The median income of older Americans in 2016 was $31,618 for men and $18,380 for women.  
    • Around 28 percent—13.8 million—of non-institutionalized older adults lived alone in 2016.
      Around 28 percent—13.8 million—of non-institutionalized older adults lived alone in 2016.  
    • In 2016, there were 27.5 million older women and 21.8 older men in the U.S.
      In 2016, there were 27.5 million older women and 21.8 older men in the U.S.  
    • In 2016, there were 81,896 people in the U.S. age 100 and older.
      In 2016, there were 81,896 people in the U.S. age 100 and older.  
    • People reaching age 65 in the U.S. have an average life expectancy of an additional 19.4 years (20.6 years for women and
      People reaching age 65 in the U.S. have an average life expectancy of an additional 19.4 years (20.6 years for women and 18 years for men).  
    • Around one in seven Americans—or 15.2 percent of the population—is an older American.
      Around one in seven Americans—or 15.2 percent of the population—is an older American.  
    • The U.S. population age 85 and older is projected to more than double between 2016 and 2040—from 6.4 million to 14.6 m
      The U.S. population age 85 and older is projected to more than double between 2016 and 2040—from 6.4 million to 14.6 million—a 129 percent increase.  
    • The U.S. population age 65 and older is projected to almost double between 2016 and 2060—from 49.2 million to 98 milli
      The U.S. population age 65 and older is projected to almost double between 2016 and 2060—from 49.2 million to 98 million.  
    • Between 2006 and 2016, the U.S. population age 65 and older increased from 37.2 million to 49.2 million—a 33 percent i
      Between 2006 and 2016, the U.S. population age 65 and older increased from 37.2 million to 49.2 million—a 33 percent increase.