Rural dependency ratios higher than urban ratios in 2023, indicating a greater need in rural areas for caregiving for children and older adults
- by Richelle L. Winkler
- 5/5/2025
Working-age populations in rural counties are shrinking. As a result, rural populations are becoming more concentrated in younger and older age groups, which tend to require more economic support and caregiving.
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