The 90+ population of the U.S. is rapidly growing, according to the National Institute on Aging and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Their numbers have increased from 720,000 to 1.9 million, and may reach 9 million by 2050.

The report also details the demographic, health, and economic status of 90+ elders. The majority are widowed white women who live alone or in long term care facilities, are high school graduates, and depend on Social Security for half of their income. Whites represent 88 percent of the total 90+ population.

Ninety Plus in the USA – U.S. Census Bureau report