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Understanding the Growing Population: How many 105 year olds are there in the US?

According to 2020 Census data, more than 10,000 Americans were aged 105 or older, a truly remarkable statistic that signals a new era of extreme longevity. This figure highlights the increasing number of supercentenarians and prompts a deeper look into the demographics behind it. So, how many 105 year olds are there in the US, and what can their lives teach us?