Census Bureau Report on Aging World Population
The share of the world population age 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 10.5 percent to 19.6 percent between 2025 and 2060, according to a new report by the U.S. Census Bureau. Between 2020 and 2025, the proportion of the world population age 65 and older exceeded the population age 5 and younger for the first time in recorded history. In the U.S., older adults are projected to make up 23.4 percent of the U.S. population by 2060, up from 18.9 percent in 2025.
Job Postings Comparison July 2026
Job postings decreased by 11.7 percent from July 2025 to July 2026. In July 2026, there were 70,510 online job postings compared to 79,830 in July 2025. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers had the largest increase (104%), while Retail Salespersons had the largest decrease (-39%).
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