Percentage of U.S. population that is 65 or older

The first wave of the Baby Boom generation will turn 85 in 2030.

U.S. Census Bureau estimates based on 2017 population data.

Chart: C.J. Sinner, Star Tribune Source: National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS, IPUMS-USA), U.S. Census Bureau projections Get the data Created with Datawrapper