Understanding a population’s age and sex composition yields insights into changing phenomena and highlights future social and economic challenges.
News
National Spouses Day: January 26, 2021
According to the Current Population Survey, 2020 ASEC Supplement, there are some 133.3M married adults age 15+ in the U.S., not counting 4.5M who are separated.
*Special Edition* Inauguration Day: January 20, 2021
The 59th inauguration is Jan. 20th in Washington, DC. The 46th president will take the oath of office. The 1st inauguration was April 30, 1789 in New York City.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday and Day of Service: Jan. 2021
In 1983, Congress made the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. a federal holiday. In 1994, Congress added the national day of service. Learn more at MLKDay.gov.
Publications
The Older Population in Rural America: 2012-2016
This report uses 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year estimates to study the population 65 years and over in rural America.
The Population 65 Years and Older in the United States
This report provides a look at selected demographic, social, housing and economic characteristics of the 65 years and older population in the United States.
Subjective Well-Being of Eldercare Providers: 2012-2013
This is a research report on subjective well-being of eldercare providers, using data from the American Time Use Survey.