Map Shows 11 States Where Older Americans Outnumber Children

News Source : Newsweek
News Summary
- In 2024, there were a total of 11 states where older adults outnumbered children, up from just three in 2020
- A falling birth rate, and aging population, are causing concern
- People's decisions around having children reflect wider anxieties about the economy, given the expense required to have and raise children
The number of states where older adults outnumber children has increased in recent years, according to new data from the Vintage 2024 Population Estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.I [+5155 chars]