Between 2020 and 2024, the U.S. experienced noticeable demographic shifts, particularly among older age groups. Adults in their 30s and 40s grew more quickly than the overall population, but those aged 60 and above saw even more dramatic increases, particularly the 70 and older bracket. As a result, older individuals composed a growing share of the population, rising from 22.8% to 24.3%. In several states, older adults now outnumber children, illustrating a significant demographic shift that could impact various social and economic aspects.
Between 2020 and 2024, people in their 30s and 40s saw population growth of 4.5% and 4.1%, respectively, surpassing the national growth of 2.6%.
In the period from 2020 to 2024, the population aged 70 saw a remarkable increase of 15.3%, highlighting a significant demographic shift towards older age groups.
The proportion of individuals aged 60 and older rose from 22.8% in 2020 to 24.3% now, indicating a growing segment of elderly individuals in the population.
Children now outnumber older adults in only 39 states as of 2024, down from all states in 1990, signifying a major demographic change.
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