Working Age of Popluation Shows Disturbing Trends

Breaking down the working population shows some disturbing trends.  Those in the 25-54 age group (green line) has not grown at all since the late 1990's.  Meanwhile those that are 55+ (blue line has grown significantly.   Finally those who are working in the 16-19 age group (red line) has dropped significantly.  Thus the only age group that has shown any increase in finding employment are those who should be nearing retirement.  This trend is affecting the younger age groups which are having difficulty finding a job.  Thus it appears many older Americans plan on working well into their 60's based on the current trend.