Quick Answer. The average human running speed is 12 to 15 miles per hour for short-distance sprinting and 5 to 8 mph for long-distance running. Running times vary based on training and overall fitness levels.
Attachment D - Demographic Information on Older Individuals. Population Served. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010 there were 3.8 million people in Texas age 60 and older; they made up approximately 15 percent of the total Texas population of 25 million.
Six other states â Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas â have more than 1 million elderly each and account for another one-quarter of Americans age 65 or older. These nine states are also the most populous, and include about one-half of the total U.S. population.