Infographic: How Are U.S. Baby Boomers Getting Along?

The U.S. baby-boom generation (people born from 1946 to 1964) is the biggest generation in U.S. history, making up close to 25 percent of the total population in 2013. This infographic illustrates data on how these baby boomers are faring as they age into retirement.

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Date published: January 14, 2015

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- Population Dynamics and Planning
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