The Aging of Aquarius

Last year, the first baby boomers turned 65. The last will reach that age in 2029. Over the next two decades, the senior population will be growing at over 3 percent per year. That’s faster than total U.S. population growth—even faster than GDP growth. In 2010, seniors accounted for 13 percent of the population. By 2029, they’ll account for 19 percent. …