Changes in the Older Population and Implications for Rural Areas

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英文名称：

Changes in the Older Population and Implications for Rural Areas

作者：

Carolyn Rogers

工作单位：

USDA's Economic Research Service

来源地址：

https://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=47023

关键词：

Older population;  elderly;  oldest old;  metro-nonmetro residence;  rural-urban;  poverty;  socioeconomic characteristics; 

年份：

2000

出版地：

Washington, DC, USA

总页数：

33 pp

语种：

English

摘要：

The older population in the United States has been growing and aging rapidly, with the fastest growing segment being the oldest old--those age 85 and older. This segment of the older population increased 37 percent between 1980 and 1990, compared with a 17-percent increase in the total population of elderly (60 and above). The oldest old are more likely to be women, to be in poor health, to live alone, and to be poor. This analysis presents data on changes in the age distribution and socioeconomic status of the older population by rural-urban residence and examines the implications for resources, services, and programs in rural areas.