59.2 million
Americans were age 65 or older in 2023.
That population grew 9.4% from 2020 to 2023, a reminder that retirement and later-life support touch more families each year.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, June 2024← Back to Healthy Ever After
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Healthy Aging & Family Caregiving Statistics
Clear, current U.S. figures on aging, caregiving, and fall prevention, gathered in one place for easier sharing and citing.
Last updated November 3, 2026
The bigger picture
Good information makes room for better planning.
Healthy aging is about more than a birthday. It includes staying organized, reducing preventable risks, and helping the family caregivers who hold so much together. These figures are here to support thoughtful conversations, useful reporting, and practical next steps.
2029
is when adults 65 and older are projected to outnumber children under 18.
This is the Census Bureau's middle-series national projection, based on its 2023 population projections.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, November 202363 million
Americans provided family care in 2025.
That is nearly 1 in 4 adults. Of those caregivers, 59 million cared for an adult with a medical condition or disability.
Source: AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving, July 202561%
of family caregivers are women.
The 2025 study also found that caregivers average 51 years old, and 29% are caring for both children and adults.
Source: AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving, July 20251 in 4
adults age 65 and older report a fall each year.
CDC estimates that more than 14 million older adults fall annually. Falls are the leading cause of injury for this age group.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, current data page4.5 million
emergency department visits each year are related to falls among older adults.
CDC reports about 1.4 million of those visits result in hospitalization, showing why everyday prevention and preparation matter.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 2024Method and sources
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Healthy Ever After reviews this reference regularly and updates it when a key source releases newer data. Figures describe the United States and should not be used as personal medical advice.
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