Half of older U.S. adults are now retired

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November 4, 2021

Amid the pandemic, a rising share of older U.S. adults are now retired

Half of older U.S. adults are now retired

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Amid the pandemic, a rising share of older U.S. adults are now retired
Unlike in other recent recessions, the pandemic has increased retirement among older adults
The recent increase in retirement most prominent among older White adults and college graduates
Half of older U.S. adults are now retired

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