Chart 2. Population change, by age group, for selected periods and 2020–30 projected (in thousands)
Age group 1970–80 1980–90 1990–2000 2000–10 2010–20 2020–30 projected

16 to 24

7,333 -3,756 803 3,723 -462 194

25 to 64

17,980 20,281 18,390 16,290 7,058 3,462

65 and older

5,339 4,897 4,220 5,240 15,901 17,106

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.