Americans aged 65 and older saw a 3.1% climb between 2023 and 2024, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates. While the specific state ranking details are behind a paywall, the data underscores the country’s ongoing shift toward an older population—a trend largely driven by baby boomers.

As the nation’s youth population shrinks, Texas stands apart with a growing number of children even as it ages faster than other states.