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Older Americans Month: May 2022
Press Release Number CB22-SFS.61
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, History of Older Americans Month:
“When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as ‘Senior Citizens Month,’ the prelude to ‘Older Americans Month.’
“Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs, and other such activities.”
Key Stats
From Census.gov > Topics > Population:
Source: Current Population Survey (CPS), Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2019.
Source: 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates.
Note: The table above is cropped, and the margin of error columns are hidden. Click on the image for the full table.
Stats by Topic
Population Projections
Source: Population Projections.
Population Estimates
Income and Poverty
Source: Current Population Survey (CPS), 2019 and 2020 Annual Social and Economic Supplements.
Serving Our Nation
Source: 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates.
Jobs
Source: 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates.
Source: Current Population Survey (CPS), Annual Social and Economic Supplements.
Education
Source: Current Population Survey (CPS), 2019 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Source: 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates.
Marital Status and Living Arrangements
Source: 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates.
Computer and Internet Use
Source: 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates.
Voting
Source: Current Population Survey (CPS).
Homeownership
Source: Current Population Survey (CPS), Housing Vacancy Survey (CPS/HVS).
Services for the Older Population
Source: Quarterly Services Survey (QSS), date ranges to 2022.
Source: 2018 County Business Patterns (CBP).
- NAICS 6216, Home Health Care Services
- NAICS 6231, Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
- NAICS 6233, Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
- NAICS 62412, Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
Geography
Source: 2021 Population Estimates.
Centenarians
Source: 2021 Population Estimates.
Note: The key for SEX is as follows: 0 = Total, 1 = Male, 2 = Female. 999 is used to indicate total population.
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From the Library > America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers:
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