Snapshot of Older Adults in United States and South Carolina
Our population is turning grayer each year
- Over 20% of the U.S. population is over the age of 65
- By 2060 over 25% of the population will be over 65
- There are more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18
- In 10 years the number of people over 85 will double to 14 million
- 500,000 people will be over 100 years old
- An American turns 60 every 7 seconds
- Life expectancy is now 78 years and rising.
- 2024 Population of SC = 5,373,55519.3% over 65=1,037,096
- 1100 retire every week = Estimated 1.2 Million Retired Adults in SC
Ministry with Older Adults is a Great Need & Great Opportunity
Yet, there is a great challenge as well.
There are two generations of older adults.
Ministry with them is different