At A Glance
A changing population brings more family decisions into view.
These figures do not tell any one senior's story. They do show the scale of the decisions families are navigating, from everyday support at home to a possible move into a senior living community.
58 million
Americans were age 65 or older in 2022.
That group represented 17.3% of the U.S. population, which helps explain why more families are preparing for conversations about housing, care, and support.
Source: Administration for Community Living, 2023 Profile of Older Americans73 million
Baby boomers are projected to be age 65 or older by 2030.
The U.S. Census Bureau describes 2030 as the point when the entire baby boomer generation will be in the older-adult population.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, December 201912.9 million
Older adults age 65 or older lived alone in 2022.
Living alone does not mean a person needs to move, but it can shape how seniors and families think about connection, everyday support, and safety.
Source: Administration for Community Living, 2023 Profile of Older Americans1 in 4
Adults age 65 or older report a fall each year.
A fall can be a signal to look more closely at mobility, home setup, health changes, and the support a senior may need day to day.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accessed September 15, 20264.5 million
Older adults were treated in emergency departments for falls in 2021.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reports that about 1.4 million of those visits resulted in hospitalizations.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021 data319,000
Older adults were hospitalized for hip fractures in 2021.
The figure is a useful reminder that a fall can have a lasting effect on independence, recovery, and a family's care planning.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021 data6.9 million
Americans age 65 or older were living with Alzheimer's dementia in 2024.
The National Institute on Aging notes that this number is expected to grow as the U.S. population ages.
Source: National Institute on Aging, 2024 estimate1.39 million
Adult protective services referrals were received nationally in federal fiscal year 2022.
The National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System collects these reports to help states better understand risks facing adults with care and support needs.
Source: Administration for Community Living, National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System, 2022Putting The Numbers In Context
Statistics can start a conversation. A personal plan takes more.
A family's next step should reflect the senior's health, routines, preferences, location, and the support already around them. Numbers can help make a broad issue easier to understand, but they cannot choose a community or care plan for someone.
For a closer look at the choices families commonly compare, read our guide to senior living options. When the search feels more immediate, Senior Locating can help seniors and families focus on communities that fit.
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Senior Locating. "Senior Living and Aging Statistics." Updated September 15, 2026. https://seniorlocating.com/resources/senior-living-statistics