America's suburbs are aging rapidly as older populations grow and young people decline
By
The Economist
Looks the part, but the middle's still raw. Chew with caution.
Summary
The article discusses the rapid aging of America's quintessential suburban places, using demographic data to show the growing gap between the share of elderly people and young people in suburban counties like Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Data from 1990 to 2024 illustrates a significant shift where suburbs are increasingly dominated by older populations, with fewer young people and children, marking a transformation of classic American suburban communities.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWelcome to the greying suburbs
Difference between share of old and young people
Counties with ←More under-15s More over-64s→
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