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SeniorJournal.com
 Aug 22, 06 - 12:49 PM |
Senior Citizen Statistics USA
Senior Citizen Statistics Senior Citizens Now 12.1 Percent of Population; New Census Report Highlights Cities Since 2000 San Francisco has highest percent of seniors and highest median age, Phoenix the lowest August 21, 2006 – Cities with the highest and lowest percentage of senior citizens were identified by the U.S. Census Bureau last week in a report released last week that the agency says is the first time it has released key demographic and social data for areas with populations of 65,000 or more. It is an updated look at how the population has changed since Census 2000. The report says over 12 percent of Americans are now senior citizens and the median age has reached 36.4 years. Related Stories Facts about Senior Citizens Packaged by Census Bureau May is Older Americans Month and here are facts seniors may not know April 26, 2006 - Older Americans Month originated with a presidential proclamation in May 1963 and has been proclaimed by presidents each year since. Last year, President Bush stated, “Older Americans teach us the timeless lessons of courage, sacrifice and love. By sharing their wisdom and experience, they serve as role models for future generations. During Older Americans Month, we pay tribute to our senior citizens and their contributions to our nation.” Read more... Americans Living Longer, Men Gain on Women in 2004 CDC releases report shows death rate at record low for 2004 April 20, 2006 – A report released yesterday shows life expectancy continues to increase and the gap between women, who live the longest, and men has narrowed for the second year in a row. Life expectancy for those born in 2004, says the analysis from the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control, was 77.9 years. For females, however, it was 80.4 to 75.2 for men. Read more... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read more Statistics on Senior Citizens The Census Bureau says the new American Community Survey (ACS) provides more timely and updated information about the nation’s changing and diverse population every year. Without the ACS, this type of information — historically gathered just once a decade — would not be available for communities until 2012. San Francisco certainly stands out in several categories, including the highest percentage of senior citizens, highest media age and most citizens with a bachelor’s degree. More than 1-in-2 of its residents reporting they had completed at least undergraduate studies. Percent 65 Years of Age and Older Nationally, about 12.1 percent of the household population was 65 years and older. Some of the highest percentages for large cities were found in ● San Francisco (14.6 percent), ● Philadelphia (12.7) and ● New York (11.9). At the other end of the spectrum, these cities had some of the lowest percentage of seniors ● Phoenix, (7.5), ● Houston (8.4), ● Dallas (8.7) and ● Columbus, Ohio, (8.7). Among the 15 smallest cities, those with high concentrations of senior citizens, included ● Boynton Beach, Fla. (21.5 percent), ● Lynchburg, Va. (16.7) and ● Muncie, Ind. (14.2). Lower percentages were found in ● Bryan, Texas, (7.2 percent), ● Missouri City, Texas (7.5) and both ● Fayetteville, Ark., and ● Greenville, N.C. (7.8). Median Age According to the 2005 ACS, the median age for the U.S. household population was 36.4 years. ● Among the nation’s 15 largest cities, some of the populations with the highest median ages were found in San Francisco (39.4 years of age), New York (35.8) and Philadelphia (35.3). ● Phoenix (30.9), Dallas (31.9) and Columbus, Ohio (32.1) had some of the lowest median ages. Data available for the first time since Census 2000 for some of smallest cities with a total population of 65,000 or more show that Boynton Beach, Fla. (44.1 years) had the highest median age, while Bloomington, Ind. (26.9 years), Greenville, N.C. (27.3) and Bryan, Texas (27.7) had some of the lowest median ages. “The nationwide implementation of the American Community Survey signals a dramatic improvement in the availability of local data used by government, communities and businesses,” said Census Bureau Director Louis Kincannon. “The data are vital for the planning, implementation and evaluation of policies ranging from building new schools and roads to establishing initiatives that drive economic development.” The 2005 ACS data include demographic and social information such as race, Hispanic origin, age, education, marital status, grandparents as caregivers, veterans, disability status and U.S. citizenship. The data is available for nearly 7,000 areas, including all congressional districts and counties, cities and American Indian/Alaska native areas of 65,000 population or more. Addition |
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