Ohio’s population is aging faster than it is growing.

Recent state and federal data show Ohio’s population is aging faster than it is growing, with older adults now outnumbering children in many counties. Between 2020 and 2040, projections indicate that Ohio’s total population will barely budge, but the share of residents 60 and older will climb to 25%, and the 85-plus group will jump by about 51%. Experts describe this as a demographic reckoning that will test everything from Medicaid and long-term care financing to housing and transportation.