• 38.9 million seniors in the U.S. age 65+. This represents 13% of the total population
• The proportion of individuals age 65+ in the City of Philadelphia is 12.8% of the total population
• 26% of older Philadelphians have incomes below the Federal poverty line, compared to 9.7% nationally
• By the year 2050 seniors will make up 20% of the population
• 6.2 million seniors, or 16% of the total senior population, still participate in the workforce
• In Philadelphia the ratio of women to men age 65+ is 1.61.  The national ratio is 1.36, reflecting higher mortality among Philadelphia’s males than the national average.  This means that more senior women live alone in Philadelphia
• 29% of seniors in the U.S. are widowed
• 68% of seniors 65+ live with a relative, while 27% live alone