U.S. population (approximate): 314,000,000
U.S. population 55 & older (approximate): 78,000,000
% of population 55 & older (approximate): 25%
Number of viewers of 1st Presidential debate: 67,187,000
Number of viewers 55 & older: 30,811,000
% of viewers 55 & older: 46%. [Romney has majority support with voters over the age of 45 (+7 percent)]
Viewers as percentage of 55+ population: 39..5%
U.S. population 35-54 (approximate) 87,000,000
% of population 35-54 that watched debate: 23%
U.S. population 18-34 (approximate) 71,000,000
% of population 18-34 that watched debate: 15%.
In January 2008, RealClearPolitics reported that the median age of voters in the 2008 presidential election will be about 44, according to figures derived from Census Bureau findings. (U.S. median age: 36.9, but then you have to be 18 to vote.)
On the other hand.....
August 19, 2009 Seattle Times headline: Median age of voters in primary: 59.4
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