· One of the 77 million baby boomers reaches 50 every seven seconds. · The age for retirement was set at 65 by Kaiser Willhelm in the late 1800’s. It is now generally accepted among gerontologists that life expectancy may exceed 85 years. · In 2001, 28% of the population was 50 and older. By 2020, that segment will be 36% of the population. · Nearly 6,000 Americans turn 65 every day. · Nearly 35 million Americans were 65 or older in year 2000. · Consumers 65 and over make up 13% of the population but (6 comments)
baby boomers: Baby Boomer Statistics
- 01/01/08 05:13 AM
If you're thinking of a niche to target in 2008, this might help spur on some thoughts: As published in "The Power Broker - Network Report" by RISMedia Vol. 2/Issue 12 December 2007 www.rismedia.com The Huge Impact of Baby Boom Retirements: Some current National Trends for Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) Total population: Nearly 80 million Median Age: 50, 46% are still in their 40's First wave turns 62 next year: 3.2 million - 365 an hour (49% of men & 53% of women plan to choose early, reduced Social Security) 37% live in suburbs; 24% in cities; 40% in small towns or rural areas 78% own a (0 comments)