Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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.

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