Approximately 28% of older adults (roughly 16 million) live alone as of 2023. This trend is fueled by higher rates of "gray divorce," childlessness, and a desire to "age in place". Approximately 28% of older adults (roughly 16 million)
One-quarter of adults age 65+ were from racially and ethnic minority communities in 2022. Health and Lifestyle mature adult usa
The aging population is largely driven by the Baby Boomer generation (born 1946–1964).
Women continue to outlive men; about 34% of women reach age 90, compared to only 16% of men .