May 3, 2013
5/3: Is Age Really Just a Number?
The annual tradition continues! Every year at The Marist Poll, the Institute asks Americans whether or not Dr. Lee M. Miringoff’s age is young, middle-aged, or old. This year, age 62 is on the block. So, what do Americans think? Nearly six in ten — 59% — think 62 is middle-aged. 28% believe the age is old while 13% say it’s young.
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Have the tides turned for Dr. Miringoff? Well, there’s good news and bad news. First, the good news. There has been only a slight decline in the proportion of Americans who believe Miringoff’s age is middle-aged. Last year, 63% described 61 was middle-aged. As for the bad news, there has been an increase in the proportion of adults nationally who think Miringoff’s age is old. Last year, 22% said Miringoff’s, then, age of 61 was old. 15% of residents, at that time, reported age 61 was young.
Like last year, a lot depends on the age of Americans themselves. Among residents 45 and older, 64% think 62 is middle-aged. 19% believe it is young, and 17% say it is old. Looking at those under 45 years old. Half — 50% — report 62 is middle-aged. 45% consider the age to be old while only 5% say 62 years of age is young.