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Aging Texans Are Reshaping Community Needs

Texas Age Dependency Ratios, 2010, 2020, and 2025

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 and 2020 Decennial Census and Vintage 2025 Population Estimates

Note: Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.

A dependency ratio is a measure of how many people are dependent on the working-age population for economic support. Dependents are defined as children (ages 0-14) and older adults (ages 65 and older). The infographic highlights changing age dependency patterns in Texas between 2010, 2020, and 2025. While the overall dependency ratio increased from 49.6 in 2010 to 52.8 in 2025, the composition of dependents has changed significantly.

The child dependency ratio declined steadily from 34.2 in 2010 to 30.1 in 2025, indicating a smaller proportion of children (ages 0-14) relative to the working-age population. In contrast, the older adult dependency ratio (ages 65 and older) rose sharply from 15.5 in 2010 to 22.7 in 2025. This increase reflects the rapid growth of Texas's senior population and suggests a greater demand for healthcare, caregiving, and retirement-related services.

Population 65 and Over Living in Group Quarters in Texas, 2024

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates, 2024

In 2024, most older Texans lived in households, with 4.4 million adults age 65 and older living independently or with family, compared to 118,281 living in group quarters. The share living in group quarters increases with age, from 1.6% of adults ages 65-74 to 2.9% of those ages 75-84, reaching 9.2% among Texans age 85 and older. These findings highlight the growing need for long-term care and supportive housing as Texas's population continues to age.

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DATA UPDATES

Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) Program

The Census Bureau released new data from the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) Program, the only source for single-year estimates of the number of people under age 65 with and without health insurance coverage in each of the nation’s 3,143 counties.

According to the SAHIE program, nearly 1 in 5 Texans are still uninsured despite a drop in the state's overall rate. Texas' uninsured rate changed from 27.6% in 2006 to 19.1% in 2024.

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New Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Data

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new graduate outcomes data for more than 1,000 institutions. The Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) tabulations link graduate records with wage data to show earnings and employment outcomes by institution and degree, helping prospective students assess potential career and income opportunities. The Census Bureau produces PSEO in partnership with higher education systems.

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