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%