The Texas Demographic Center’s new aging visualization highlights the state’s rapidly growing 65+ population. As Texas ages, communities will face increasing demand for health care, housing, transportation, and other essential services.
This Story Map features the Texas Demographic Center's Vintage 2024 population projections. It includes residential population data for the state and its counties, broken down by age, sex, and race/ethnicity for each year from 2020 to 2060. The projections are presented under three migration scenarios, and the data mapped here visualizes the mid-migration scenario.
Dr. Lloyd Potter, Texas state demographer, noted that while Texas’ median age is increasing, the state remains younger than the national average, helping maintain a relatively strong and competitive workforce.
Recent migration data underscores Austin’s continued growth, with Dr. Lloyd Potter noting population trends that support the region’s strong long-term outlook.
