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What will be the median age of an employed person in the US in 2040?

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1.5%

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Bureau of Labor Statistics

Current Population Survey

United States

What will be the average US labor force participation rate for the decade 2040-2049?

50.1

What will be the prime-age (25-54) labor force participation rate in the United States in these years?

82.3

How many people 65+ will be employed in the US in 2030 (in millions)?

14.6

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United States

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