The number of Americans aged sixty-five or older is growing twice as fast as the population as a whole.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Americans aged sixty-five or older is growing at a rate of 3% per year, while the total population is growing at a rate of 1.2% per year. Therefore, the number of Americans aged sixty-five or older is growing twice as fast as the population as a whole.

The Number of Americans Aged Sixty-Five or Older Is Growing