According to the Census Bureaus 2018 population estimates, there are an estimated 52 million people in the United States that are 65 years or older. Out of all of these people, One-quarter of these seniors lives in three states. Texas, Florida, and California.
As the baby boomers reach retirement age this is projected to be by 2040 we will see this number increase.
Because of this more Americans will be eligible for federal programs like Social Security, Medicare, and reductions in spending and increases.
The below data shows how each state ranks with age 65 years and older by percentof population.