Below are some interesting facts from the US Census Bureau about older (mature) Americans:
• 16% are employed (of these, 55% work full-time)
• 20% hold a bachelor’s or higher college degree
• 66% live with relatives; 27% live alone; 5% live in group quarters; and 2% live in a household with nonrelatives
• 70% voted in the last presidential election
In celebration of Older Americans Month, the U.S. Administration on Aging is sponsoring a video challenge and a video game tournament. Consider participating!
Get more information for older Americans from USA.gov’s Seniors section.
Información para personas de la tercera eda
In the U.S., those who are 65 years and older account for approximately 13 percent of the total population—by 2050, that percentage is expected to increase to about 20%.