One-quarter of adults age 65+ were from racially and ethnic minority communities in 2022. Health and Lifestyle

Approximately 28% of older adults (roughly 16 million) live alone as of 2023. This trend is fueled by higher rates of "gray divorce," childlessness, and a desire to "age in place".

The aging population is largely driven by the Baby Boomer generation (born 1946–1964).