Population Demographic Characteristics - Age 65+
Summary Indicator Report Data View Options
Percentage of the Population Age 65 and Over by County, New Mexico, 2019
Percentage of the Population Age 65 and Over by Health Region, 2019
Percentage of the Population Age 65 and Over by Urban and Rural Counties, New Mexico, 2019
Why Is This Important?
The age distribution of a population is related to several health measures, such as the prevalence of chronic disease and the demand for family planning and immunization services. Younger populations, that is, those with a higher percentage of children and young adults, have different needs for health services than those with older populations. Without increases to the health, long-term care, and support systems for older populations in New Mexico, this dramatic shift in New Mexico's demographics may endanger the health of our older adults and especially those older adults living in rural communities.
Definition
The percentage of the population that is older adults.
Data Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, CDC WONDER Online Database
(http://wonder.cdc.gov) - New Mexico Population Estimates: University of New Mexico, Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) Program.
(http://gps.unm.edu/) - U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census
(http://data.census.gov)
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Number of older adults (age 65 and over) in the population. |
| Denominator: | Total number of persons in the population. |
How Do We Compare With the U.S.?
The percentage of the population that is age 65 or older is growing at a faster rate in New Mexico than in the U.S., overall.
Other Objectives
New Mexico Community Health Status Indicator (CHSI)