In 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau counted 281.4 mill

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Age: 2000: Census 2000 Brief

In 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau counted 281.4 mill

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By Julie Meyer (au)
Year: 2001
Pages: 11
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1437904742

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In 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau counted 281.4 million people in the U.S. Of this number: 72.3 million, or 26% of the U.S, pop’n., were under age 18; 174.1 million, or 62%, were age 18 to 64; and 35.0 million, or 12%, were age 65 and over. The age groups under 18 years, 18 to 63 years, and 65 years and over experienced similar growth rates over the decade prior to 2000 -- 13.7%, 13.2%, and 12.0%, respectively. Median age increased from 32.9 in 1990 to 35.3 in 2000, reflecting a change in age dist. toward the older ages. This report highlights information about various age groups in the country as a whole, the four regions, states, counties, and places with populations of 100,000 or more. Also includes comparisons with data from the 1990 Census. Illus.

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