March 28, 2024

By The Numbers

Statistics on Aging

Diane Sears | 4/1/2006
» Floridians 65 and older numbered almost 3 million in 2005, an increase of 26% from 1990. Of those, about 1.7 million are women.

» The number of Floridians ages 45 to 64 increased by 72% from 1990 to 2005.

» About 1 in 6 Floridians is 65 or older, compared with 1 in 8 nationwide.

» By 2030, Florida's older population will almost double.

» Florida's 85+ population is projected to increase from 422,000 to 942,000 in 2030.

» Nationwide, people age 65 have an average life expectancy of an additional 18.2 years --19.5 years for women and 16.6 years for men.

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