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Oct 26, 2025

4 min

Exploring the Numbers: What percentage of Americans live to be 86 years old?

Based on data from the CDC, a woman currently age 65 has a 50% chance of living to age 86. This fact highlights the complexities behind the question, what percentage of Americans live to be 86 years old, as survival varies significantly based on age, gender, and other factors.

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