The Florida Current Infographic: According to figures released by the U.S. Census, Florida’s population will steadily get older over the next 20 years. By 2030, projected figures show that 27% of Florida’s population could be over 65 years old.
Infographic: Aging in Florida
From The Florida Current
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According to figures released by the U.S. Census, Florida’s population will steadily get older over the next 20 years. By 2030, projected figures show that 27% of Florida’s population could be over 65 years old.
| Population 65 years and older (as % of the total population) | ||
| United States | Florida | |
| 1990 | 12.6 | 18.1 |
| 2000 | 12.4 | 17.6 |
| 2010 | 13 | 17.3 |
| 2020 | 16.2 | 21.8 |
| 2030 | 19.6 | 27 |
Florida, especially South Florida, has long been a haven for retirees. An increase in aging populations can impact health care services like Medicare. In 2008-2009, nearly 3.4 million people were enrolled in Medicare in Florida, 2.9 million of which were over the age of 65.
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