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The share of the US population aged 65 and older living alone rises above 30%, continuing its climb from the current level.
Last revised Sep 11, 2026.
criteria definedpoint-in-time
Current estimate
probability this measure holds at each date
2035
not yet estimated
2050
not yet estimated
2100
not yet estimated
Resolution criteria
- 2035
- US Census Bureau American Community Survey reports the share of the population 65+ living alone above 28%, versus ~27% currently.
- 2050
- US Census Bureau ACS reports the share of the population 65+ living alone above 30%.
- 2100
- The Census Bureau's successor household survey reports the share of the population 65+ living alone above 33%.
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