Statistics of the Month - April 65 Years Young - Older American Statistics Older Americans Month originated with a presidential proclamation in May 1963. It has been proclaimed by presidents every year since then. It was established to honor the contributions of older Americans to society. The statistics below highlight a population that connects the past with future generations. The number of people 65 and older in the United States on July 1, 2007 was 37.9 million. This age group accounted for 13 percent of the total population. Between 2006 and 2007, this age group increased by 635,000. In 2007, the median income of householders 65 and older was $28,305 According to the 2007 American Community Survey, the estimated number of people 65 and older who were military veterans was 9 million. About 15 percent of the labor force in 2007 consisted of people 65 and older. The proportion of people 65 and older with at least a high school diploma was 74 percent in 2007. The percentage of citizens 65 and older registered to vote in the 2006 congressional election was 78 percent. Sixty-three percent of citizens in this age group reported actually casting a ballot. About 80 percent of householders 65 and older in 2007 owned their homes. This compares with 42 percent for householders at the other end of the age spectrum — younger than 35. The estimated number of centenarians in the United States on Nov. 1, 2008 was 96,548. There are about 5.5 million people 85 and older in the United States on July 1, 2007. Source: U.S. Census Bureau: Facts for Features Disclaimer: Although we try to use the most credible sources, we are not responsible for any incorrect findings. Read more: See, "Census changes reflect diversity." By Elizabeth MacGillivray Check out, "Cultural insights: Everyone judges from experience." By Craig Storti. May statistics - Asian/Pacific Americans in the U.S. April statistics - Worldwide Jewish Population Statistics March statistics - Women In The Workforce Today February statistics - February is Black History Month, but this month's statistics focus on African Americans today January statistics - Where has the Economic Crisis left African Americans? December statistics - Who's been recently immigrating to the United States? November statistics - November is National American Indian Heritage Month October statistics - Disability as a Diversity Issue September statistics - Top Ten Largest Hispanic Populations in the U.S. August statistics - The Jewish Population: Who, what and where - Top Ten Largest National Jewish Populations July statistics - Who's who in the U.S. Prison System? - Statistics on Racial Discrepancies June statistics - Homosexual partnerships in the U.S. May statistics - Business: Where have Asian-Americans positioned themselves? April statistics - What religions do Americans identify with? March statistics - In which industries do women own the most firms? February statistics - Where do African Americans own businesses? January statistics - Hispanic-owned businesses on rise in US December statistics - Do you know America? Where are people of color living? November statistics - Cultural preservation and financial instability: Top concerns for American Indians October statistics - Surprising facts on workers who are disabled September statistics - Hispanic American population, businesses exploding For more on Hispanic Americans, read "Hispanic Legacies in American Culture." August statistics - GLBT Students School Climate Survey July statistics - What do Muslim Americans really think? June statistics - What does marriage cost GLBT? May statistics - Which group of women is the fastest growing in the U.S. labor force? April statistics - People of Color in the Workplace March statistics - Quick Facts on Nontraditional Occupations for Women February statistics - Health of Black or African American Population January statistics - Whites, Latinos and Blacks Life Satisfaction December statistics - Hunger and Poverty around the world November statistics - Native Americans October statistics - Americans with disabilities September statistics - Latin American Women Want more statistics on a variety of topics? Visit our Diversity Statistics page.

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