Of the older adult population living in the Unites States in 2006, about ____ percent were white; in 2050, the percentage of white older adults is expected to be about ____.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2006, about 80% of the older adult population in the United States was white. However, due to increasing diversity and demographic shifts, it is projected that in 2050, the percentage of white older adults will decrease slightly to about 59%.

Of the Older Adult Population Living in the Unites States