The Graying of Rural America

Cover Image Carolyn Rogers

Elsewhere No. (0211), February 2002

This article examines the aging of the U.S. population in rural communities. Rural areas are aging as a result of aging-in-place, out-migration of young adults, and in-migration of older persons from metropolitan areas, straining community resources to provide needed services. Rural retirement areas are benefiting from growth, as in-migrating retirees boost the tax base and help sustain local businesses.

Keywords: older population, elderly, metro-nonmetro residence, rural-urban residence

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Updated date: February 2002

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