The most rapidly growing segment of the United States population is the group of people
A) between the ages of 40 and 55.
B) between the ages of 55 and 65.
C) between the ages of 65 and 80.
D) over the age of 85.

Question

The most rapidly growing segment of the United States population is the group of people
A) ​between the ages of 40 and 55.
B) between the ages of 55 and 65.​
C) ​between the ages of 65 and 80.
D) ​over the age of 85.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the fastest-growing age group in the population is people aged 85 and older. This group is projected to increase from 6.7 million in 2020 to 19 million by 2060, a growth rate of 176 percent.

The Most Rapidly Growing Segment of the United States Population