Sunshine, adventure, and tax breaks: As baby boomers retire, here are the states where they can have it all
Caring.com looked at Census data to see which states have had the biggest increase of residents over the age of 65 from 2010 to 2023.
Sunshine, adventure, and tax breaks: As baby boomers retire, here are the states where they can have it all
The explosive growth in America’s senior population reflects increased longevity and health.
Driven by baby boomers who began hitting senior status in 2011, Census Bureau data showed the 65 and over demographic grew by nearly 40% from 2010 to 2020. That’s compared to an overall population growth of just 7.4%, the most growth seniors have seen in a century. If the trend continues, Americans aged 65 and over will comprise 22% of the population by 2040.
The average life expectancy for a 65-year-old in 2022 was another 18.9 years, according …