National Population by Age Segment U.S. Census Estimates, 2020 – 2023, as of July 1 st of Each Year
2020
2021
2022
2023
100,000,000
3-Year Change +1.5%
3-Year Change -2.1%
90,000,000
3-Year Change -2%
80,000,000
U.S. Median Age 2020 – 38.5 years 2021 – 38.8 years 2022 – 38.9 years 2023 – 39.1 years
70,000,000
3-Year Change +8.8%
60,000,000
50,000,000
2020-2023, the population of residents aged 65+ years increased in all but 1 of the 387 U.S. metro areas, while the number of children declined nationally. Growth in the older population is expected to continue as baby boomers age.
3-Year Change +1.5%
40,000,000
30,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
0
Under 18 Years
18 to 24 Years
25 to 44 Years
45 to 64 Years
65+ Years
Per U.S. Census estimates published 6/27/24, population as of July 1 st of each year: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-kits/2024/population-estimates-characteristics.html. Data from sources deemed reliable but may contain errors and subject to revision.
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