Composition of U.S. workforce by age, 1979 and 2017
| Year | Ages 16–24 | Ages 25–54 | Ages 55–64 | Ages 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 22.73% | 62.48% | 11.76% | 3.03% |
| 2017 | 12.5 | 64.44 | 17.05 | 6.01 |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
| Year | Ages 16–24 | Ages 25–54 | Ages 55–64 | Ages 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 22.73% | 62.48% | 11.76% | 3.03% |
| 2017 | 12.5 | 64.44 | 17.05 | 6.01 |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata