Figure 1. Population share, by age group, 1996, 2006, 2016, and projected 2026
Year Age group
16 to 24 25 to 54 55 and older

1996

 16.1 57.6 26.3

2006

 16.1 54.6 29.3

2016

 15.2 49.6 35.2

Projected 2026

 13.6 47.4 39.0

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.