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What does the U.S. Census Bureau publish about the senior population that buys final expense insurance?
U.S. Census Bureau
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward · Last verified 2026-07-24
The Census Bureau publishes two closely related products consumers see cited in aging-related coverage: annual Population Estimates by age and sex, and the American Community Survey, which provides state, county, and place-level detail on demographics.
Together these products are how researchers, journalists, and policy analysts describe the senior population — its size, its share of the total U.S. population, and its geographic distribution. Any statistic quoted about "the 65+ population" in the United States traces back, ultimately, to one of these Census products.
For a final expense buyer, the Census matters indirectly: it defines the population an insurer is pricing for and a state regulator is protecting. Beyond that, do not rely on secondary summaries — cite Census products directly when you need a defensible number.
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Does the Census Bureau publish state-level senior population data?
Yes. The American Community Survey provides state, county, and place-level demographics, including breakdowns by age.
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Last verified 2026-07-24. See editorial steward, editorial standards, and all sources.