For a growing share of Americans, retirement no longer starts at 65.
This map shows where people aged 65 and older are still working across U.S. states, based on 2024 data from the U.S. Census Bureau via FinanceBuzz.
About 22% of Americans 65+ remain in the workforce, but the share climbs to nearly one-third in some states. The gap highlights how cost of living, job availability, and shifting retirement systems are reshaping when, and whether, Americans stop working.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans over 65 is still working, often part-time
Vermont and New Hampshire (28.6%) have the highest share of senior workers
West Virginia (16.7%) has the lowest participation among retirement-age Americans
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