Demographics

BrightStar is unique in that it serves a full range of demographics: children, adults and the fastest growing population segment – seniors.

• The oldest of 79 million Baby Boomers turn 65 next year, a turning point that will begin to put pressure on social services, retirement homes and assisted-living facilities.
• The percentage of people 65 and older is projected to climb from 13% today to 19% by 2050, the Census Bureau says.
• People over 85 represent the fastest growing population segment and the wealthiest.
• 75% of the wealth in the U.S. is controlled by grandparents.

Did You Know?

AARP research shows that 90% of people want to grow old in their home and community. You will help seniors meet their needs and remain where they are most comfortable.

Estimates of the world’s population age structure at various points in the past indicate that children under age 5 have outnumbered older people. In fewer than 10 years from now this will change (U.S. National Institute on Aging and U.S. Department of State, 2007). For the first time, people aged 65 and over are expected to outnumber children under age 5.