Historically, children have outnumbered seniors, forming a population pyramid with many children at the bottom and few seniors at the top. This pyramid is now more of a cube, with more seniors than children for the first time in history.
315,326 (25%)
60 & Older
257,827 (21%)
Under 18
670,704 (54%)
Ages 18-59
Source(s):
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates