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How many people 65+ will be employed in the US in 2021 (in thousands)?

Resolved :10.6k10.3k

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Community Prediction10.3k (9.69k - 10.9k)

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9.69k

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10.93k

1.9%

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2020-2021 Leaderboard

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Bureau of Labor Statistics

With dwindling retirement savings, older Americans are back on the job market

Business Insider•Dec 16, 2024

56 million Americans don't have access to a retirement plan at work — and Social Security may not be enough to keep them afloat as they age

Business Insider•Dec 18, 2024

Will you take Social Security in 2025? Better know your official full retirement age

USA Today•Dec 19, 2024

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