Composition of contingent workforce, by age, 2005 and 2017
| Age group | 2005 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 16–24 | 27.2% | 27.5% |
| Ages 25–34 | 25.4% | 24.2% |
| Ages 35–44 | 18.3% | 16.9% |
| Ages 45–54 | 15.3% | 14.0% |
| Ages 55–64 | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| Ages 65+ | 4.4% | 5.8% |
Source: CEPR analysis of Contingent Worker Supplement to Current Population Survey microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau