Age distribution of U.S. home care workers 2022
In 2022, over a third of the home care workers workforce are over 55 years or older, which is the age group gearing for retirement. This forecasts a need of home care workers in the coming years.
Distribution of home care workers in the U.S. in 2022, by age group
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PHI. (September 1, 2024). Distribution of home care workers in the U.S. in 2022, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 17, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/720213/home-care-workers-united-states-by-age/
PHI. "Distribution of home care workers in the U.S. in 2022, by age group." Chart. September 1, 2024. Statista. Accessed May 17, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/720213/home-care-workers-united-states-by-age/
PHI. (2024). Distribution of home care workers in the U.S. in 2022, by age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 17, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/720213/home-care-workers-united-states-by-age/
PHI. "Distribution of Home Care Workers in The U.S. in 2022, by Age Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Sep 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/720213/home-care-workers-united-states-by-age/
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Distribution of home care workers in the U.S. in 2022, by age group [Graph], PHI, September 1, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/720213/home-care-workers-united-states-by-age/
