The Age Wave in Suburban Cook County

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The Age Wave in Suburban Cook County

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How has the senior population been growing? We use the term “age wave” to describe the growth of the senior population.

Pct. of Population Aged 60+ Years in Suburban Cook County 22% 18%

17%

1990

2000

15%

19%

11%

These charts demonstrate: 1. The growing percent of suburban Cook made up of seniors,

1970

1980

2013-2017

Rising Senior Population in Suburban Cook County

2. The growing number of seniors, and 3. The fact that seniors are “getting younger,” meaning the portion of seniors in their 60s – as opposed to older categories of age -- has been rising.

2010

551,754 413,185

429,925

1990

2000

481,119

338,085 238,853

1970

1980

2010

2017

The Percent of Seniors Who Are in Their 60s is Rising 49%

52%

2010

2017

43%

2000

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