Based on the graph, which statement BEST describes aging trends in the 24
United States?
Age Groups in the United States
40%
20 to 4 years old
5to 19 years old
30%
20%
Under 5 years old
10
45 to 64 years old
65 years old and over
0
а
1880
1900
1 850
1920
1940
1960
1980
2300 2010
a.
b.
In general, the American population is getting younger
The proportion of 5 to 19 year-olds has remained relatively stable for the
past 150 years.
Seniors make up more of the population now than they have at any time
over the past 150 years.
Americans today have more children than they did 100 years ago
C.
d.