Figures have been taken from multiple reports of the same source. Figures have been rounded.
According to the source: "This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing nonresidential social assistance services to improve the quality of life for the elderly or persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. These establishments provide for the welfare of these individuals in such areas as day care, non-medical home care or homemaker services, social activities, group support, and companionship."
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Employees in services for elderly and persons with disabilities in the U.S. 2019-2025
In 2025, there were approximately 2.7 million persons employed in services for the elderly and persons with disabilities in the United States. This number has been steadily increasing since 2019, when there were 1.9 million workers in the sector. This industry includes adult day care centers, non-medical home care or homemaker services, social activities, group support, and companionship.
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U.S. Department of Labor. (June 3, 2026). Number of persons employed in services for the elderly and persons with disabilities in the U.S. from 2019 to 2025 (in 1,000) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1557251/us-services-for-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities-employees/
U.S. Department of Labor. "Number of persons employed in services for the elderly and persons with disabilities in the U.S. from 2019 to 2025 (in 1,000)." Chart. June 3, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/1557251/us-services-for-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities-employees/
U.S. Department of Labor. (2026). Number of persons employed in services for the elderly and persons with disabilities in the U.S. from 2019 to 2025 (in 1,000). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/1557251/us-services-for-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities-employees/
U.S. Department of Labor. "Number of Persons Employed in Services for The Elderly and Persons with Disabilities in The U.S. from 2019 to 2025 (in 1,000)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 3 Jun 2026, /statistics/1557251/us-services-for-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities-employees/
U.S. Department of Labor, Number of persons employed in services for the elderly and persons with disabilities in the U.S. from 2019 to 2025 (in 1,000) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1557251/us-services-for-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities-employees/ (last visited July 26, 2026)
Number of persons employed in services for the elderly and persons with disabilities in the U.S. from 2019 to 2025 (in 1,000) [Graph], U.S. Department of Labor, June 3, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1557251/us-services-for-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities-employees/
