Older Americans Working More, Retiring Less

Summary

The percentage of older Americans — those age 65 and above — has been on the rise since the early 1990s. This brief examines workforce trends for this population by gender, education level, marital status, and rural versus urban settings.

Table of Contents

• Key Findings
• Discussion and Implications
• Data
• Endnotes

Key Takeaway

A growing group: America's older workers

The percentage of older Americans in the labor force has grown steadily since 1995. While most working older Americans have part-time/ or easonal jobs, more and more are working full-time, year-round jobs.