Figure 1. Changes in the civilian noninstitutional population, 1994–2004, 2004–14, and projected 2014–24 (thousands)
Age group 1994–2004 2004–14 2014–24

16–24

3,870 2,293 -1,467

25–54

10,792 1,101 4,417

55 and older

11,879 21,197 18,195
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.