Florida's Aging Population: A Demographic Crisis
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Floridas aging population, with the median age now at sixty-eight, is causing a demographic shift that could lead to a demographic cliff. This is evident in Sumter County, where the median age has jumped from thirty in the seventies to sixty-eight today. The state has seen a decline in natural growth since 2020, with deaths outnumbering births. This shift is impacting communities, with hospitals closing maternity wards and school districts facing enrollment drops. Workforce shortages are looming as retirees outpace younger workers. State leaders are debating fixes, including loosening child labor rules and a new proposal for a state labor department.
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