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The Geography of Aging

In 2000, about 11 percent of Virginians were 65 or older. By 2030, that number could nearly double, according to some projections. The Old Dominion is growing older, and you can see it happen on our interactive map of the state. Find aging data on 134 counties and cities, and move the map through time to see which localities are aging fastest. You can also see Virginia in the context of the U.S., and see how each state spends its precious Medicaid dollars. The map is part of The Roanoke Times' ongoing series called Age of Uncertainty, about our aging communties, and the challenges that face them.

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