'Childless older women appear to be in a more advantageous position than their male counterparts in later life,' the report said.
Over 19 percent of U.S. residents between the ages of 55 and 64 are childless, and that number is expected to grow, according to a report released by the U.S. Census Bureau Tuesday, the Associated Press reported.
"This suggests that childless adults will make up a greater share of the older adult population in the future and underscores the importance of research such as this study," the report stated.
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