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Elder Population Fun Facts
National
- 37.3 million persons are age 65+
- In 2004, 18.1% of persons 65+ were minorities
- The 85+ population is expected to increase from 4.2 million in 2000 to 8.9 million in 2030
- Older women out number older men by 16%
State
- Florida has the highest proportion of elders in the nation
- In 2006, there were 3,962,047 elders in Florida
- The 100+ age group is the fastest growing segment of the population
- In 2006, 22% of all persons 60+ were minorities
Local
- 30.1% of Pasco’s population is over 60 years of age
- 8% of persons over 60 years of age are low income
- The 85+ population accounts for 3.6% of the total population
- From 1990 to 2007, the 60+ age group has increased by 19.51%
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