Fun Facts About the Senior Population

EMPLOYMENT
5 million – Number of seniors age 65 and older who have jobs.

EDUCATION
73 percent - Percentage of seniors age 65+ in 2004 who have at least a high school diploma.

19 percent - Percentage of seniors age 65 and older in 2004 who had earned a bachelor’s degree or higher level of education.

47,000 – The number of seniors 65 and older who were enrolled in college in October 2004.

MARITAL STATUS
56 percent - Percentage of seniors age 65 and older who were married in 2004.
31 percent - Percentage of seniors 65 and older who were widowed in 2004.