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In 2000, 32% of non-Hispanic / non-Latino whites, 20% of blacks, 21% of Asian Americans and 14% of Hispanics / Latinos were age 50 and above. By 2010, 37% of non-Hispanic / non-Latino whites, 25% of blacks, 28% of Asian Americans and 18% of Hispanics / Latinos will be age 50 or above.

U.S. Census Bureau. (2005). U.S. Census Bureau, statistical abstract of the United States: 2004-2005. Population. (Section 1, Tables 11-16, pp. 12-19). Washington, DC: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 15, 2005, from http://www.census.gov/prod/www/statistical-abstract-2001_2005.html

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