The aging population is largely driven by the Baby Boomer generation (born 1946–1964).
Women continue to outlive men; about 34% of women reach age 90, compared to only 16% of men .
One-quarter of adults age 65+ were from racially and ethnic minority communities in 2022. Health and Lifestyle
While aging brings challenges, many older Americans report high levels of life satisfaction. The Graying of America: More Older Adults Than Kids by 2035
