Table : TABLE 11.5 Age distribution in the United States, 1950 and 2050 (in millions of persons)
Age group |
1950 |
2050 |
Under 10 years |
29.3 |
56.2 |
10 to 19 years |
21.8 |
56.7 |
20 to 29 years |
24.0 |
56.2 |
30 to 39 years |
22.8 |
55.9 |
40 to 49 years |
19.3 |
52.8 |
50 to 59 years |
15.5 |
49.1 |
60 to 69 years |
11.0 |
45.0 |
70 to 79 years |
5.5 |
34.5 |
80 to 89 years |
1.6 |
23.7 |
90 to 99 years |
0.1 |
8.1 |
100 years and over |
— |
0.6 |
Total |
151.1 |
310.6 |
Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States, www.census.gov/library/publications/2009/compendia/statab/129ed.html; and Census Bureau, www.census.gov/population/projections/. |