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While the average individual within the United States in 1900 lived an average of 47.3 years, Black or African American individuals lived shorter lives at around 33 years. CDC -
The Centers for Disease Control reported life expectancy for all races in this particular year's report, solely differentiating between men and women. Men reportedly lived an average of 72.3 years, while women lived an average of 79.1 years. It wasn't until 2006 that the CDC began reporting on separate racial and ethnic groups. -
78.4 years was the life expectancy in the year 2023, according to the CDC. With an aging population, there will be a greater demand for social workers to care for this larger group. There will likely be new challenges, such as higher education demands on social workers to address the needs of this population, supporting their families, bridging the digital divide, and other challenges.