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Baby Boomer Facts You May Not Know
Welcome to Older-Americaville to Presidents Bush &
Clinton, Cher, Donald Trump, Dolly Parton, Sylvester Stallone
Dec. 12, 2005 - In 2006, the oldest of the baby
boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964, will turn 60 years
old. Among the Americans celebrating their 60th will be our two most
recent presidents, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Other well-known
celebrities reaching this milestone include Cher, Donald Trump,
Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton. To commemorate this occasion, the
Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts relating to, perhaps,
our most celebrated generation.
78.2 million:
Estimated number of baby boomers, as of July 1,
2005.
http://www.census.gov/popest/national/
7,918:
Number of people turning 60 each day in 2006,
according to projections. That amounts to 330 every hour.
http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/usinterimproj/
James & Mary:
The most popular baby names for boys and girls,
respectively, in 1946. Today, the names Jacob and Emily lead the list;
James ranks 17th among boys and Mary is 63rd among girls. (Source:
Social Security Administration, at
http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/index.html )
50.8 percent:
Percentage of women baby boomers in 2005.
http://www.census.gov/popest/national/
9.1 million:
Estimated number of baby boomers in 2004 who were
black.
http://www.census.gov/popest/national/
32 percent:
Proportion of Alaska's population that was part of
the baby boom generation, as of the last census. Baby boomers also
comprised 30 percent or more of the population in New Hampshire, Vermont
and Maine. In contrast, Utah (23 percent) was the only state where baby
boomers constituted less than 25 percent.
http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/c2kbr01-12.pdf
Then and Now -- 141.4
million:
Estimated U.S. population in 1946. Today, the
nation's population stands at 297.7 million.
http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/1990s/popclockest.txt and
http://www.census.gov
33 percent and 5
percent:
The proportions of adults age 25 and older with at
least a high school diploma and at least a bachelor's degree,
respectively, in 1947. By 2004, the respective proportions had risen to
85 percent and 28 percent.
http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/educ-attn.html
The Future-- $2,695:
Average annual expenditures on health care in 2004
for people ages 45 to 54 the age group that is the heart of the baby
boom generation. When budgeting medical expenses, baby boomers should
expect increased health-care spending as they age; for instance, those
age 55 to 64 spent $3,262 and those 65 and over, $3,899. (Source: Bureau
of Labor Statistics at
http://www.bls.gov/cex/2004/Standard/age.pdf )
57.8 million:
Number of baby boomers living in 2030, according to
projections; 54.9 percent would be female. That year, boomers would be
between ages 66 and 84.
http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/usinterimproj/
2.1:
The number of workers for each Social Security
beneficiary in 2031, when all baby boomers will be over age 65.
Currently, there are 3.3 workers for each Social Security beneficiary.
(Source: Social Security Administration, at
http://www.ssa.gov/pressoffice/basicfact.htm )
4,041:
Number of continuing care retirement facilities in
2003. Many boomers could have parents in need of such facilities or may
have to move into such a facility themselves in the future.
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/cbptotal.html
Staying Young and Fit:
27,813
Number of fitness and recreation centers nationwide
in 2003. These are good places to visit on a regular basis for boomers
who are trying to become or stay physically fit.
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/cbptotal.html
11,938:
Number of cosmetics, beauty supply and perfume
stores in 2003. These stores carry numerous antiaging skin care products
aimed at people in this age group.
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/cbptotal.html
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