According to the MAPC, in the city of Boston specifically, the over 55 population will increase by 44% by 2030, or over 52,000 people in absolute terms. The number of people in Boston over 70 will increase by two-thirds.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Boston Demographic Projections
The population in the U.S. is aging, as the Baby Boomer generation now begins to retire. According to projections made by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, or MAPC, by 2030 the over-55 population in the Boston Metro Area will increase by 75%, with one in three residents being over 55. As a result, demand for senior services and amenities will undoubtedly increase.
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