Projected Racial and Ethnic Composition of the U.S. Senior Population (Age 65+, 2022–2050)
This chart illustrates how the racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. adults aged 65 and over is projected to change between 2022 and 2050. The proportion of non-Hispanic White seniors is expected to decline, while Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial senior populations will continue to grow.
A stacked area chart showing the projected racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. senior population from 2022 to 2050. Non-Hispanic White seniors are expected to decrease from about 75% to 56%, while Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial seniors increase steadily.
