Older Americans Month - Census Information

The U.S. Census bureau has published their fact sheet for Older Americans Month 2009. Here are some highlights:

• 37.9 million Americans were 65 or older in 2007, which is 13% of the total population.
• $28,305 is the median income in 2007 for households headed by individuals 65 and older.
• 65% of Americans 65 and older live with relatives.
• 74% of people 65 and older have at least a high school diploma.
  
• 17% of Florida's population were 65 or older in 2007.
• Nine counties in Florida have at least 25% of their population age 65 or older.