Aging Unscripted Season 2 Ep 1 Population Pivot: Colorado’s Changing Future

Colorado is in the middle of a demographic shift unlike anything we’ve seen before. Birth rates are falling, migration has slowed, and the fastest-growing age group is adults 75–84—with more people living into their 90s and beyond. In this episode of Aging Unscripted, hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan are joined by former Colorado State Demographer Elizabeth Garner to explore what this population pivot means for our state’s future. We’ll explore: Why Colorado’s growth is slowing What an aging population means for communities, housing, and healthcare The workforce challenges ahead—and how the state can prepare Watch now and be prepared for Colorado’s population pivot.   Guest:  Elizabeth Garner, Demographer Resources: Colorado State Demography Office website United States Census Bureau website