Between 2020 and 2023, Miami’s 65-and-up population surged by 7.5%, reaching over 1.22 million, far surpassing growth in other age groups. This trend highlights a broader national pattern where the U.S. 65-plus demographic grew by 9.4% to about 59.2 million people, with some major cities seeing nearly 20% increases.

In contrast, Miami’s 15-to-24 age group grew modestly by 1.6%, while all other age groups declined. Overall, Miami’s population saw a slight increase of 0.7% during this period. This rapid growth in ...