Which of the following projections of future demographics of older Americans is most accurate?
A) By 2020, more than 50% of older Americans will belong to a non-Hispanic white group.
B) The percentage of black older adults will decrease slightly due to lower life expectancies.
C) The number of Hispanic older adults is projected to grow dramatically.
D) Within 40 years, a minority of older Americans will be white related to immigration.
C
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Whereas in 2000, approximately 84% of older Americans were non-Hispanic white, it is projected that this population will decrease to 64% by 2050 . During this same period, there will be dramatic growth among Hispanic older adults, who will represent 16% of the older population. Black individuals will grow from 8% to 12% of the older population during this time. By 2020, one-quarter of America's older population will belong to a minority racial or ethnic group.
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