Mapped: Indiana's centenarian population
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Our elders are living longer than they used to.
The big picture: The number of centenarians — people aged 100 or older — in the U.S. grew by 50% from the 2010 Census to the 2020 count, per a new Census Bureau analysis.
Why it matters: The Bureau's new deep dive offers a comprehensive look at one of America's fastest-growing demographics, who represent a triumph of medical and scientific advancements but also have unique caretaking needs.
By the numbers: Indiana had 2.2 centenarians for every 10,000 residents in 2020 — a total of 1,458.
Zoom out: The 2020 Census counted about 80,100 centenarians, up from around 53,400 in the 2010 version. That's 2.4 centenarians for every 10,000 U.S. residents overall.
Between the lines: A whopping 78.8% of U.S. centenarians are female, the Census Bureau says — which tracks with the life expectancy gender gap.
Caveats: Older people have been particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 — especially in the pre-vaccine era — and these numbers don't reflect the full toll of the pandemic.