The region’s age distribution is consistent with the national trend of an aging population, and is similar in composition with other growing regions. The region has a healthy and vibrant middle-age population, which is driving both population and economic growth.

The increased workforce is associated with an increase in the number of children. The correlation exists because the majority of those who migrate to the region are people in their prime child-bearing years who already have children or are planning to have them. The needs of an aging population must also be taken into consideration as a large portion of the population nears retirement age. 

The portion of the populace nearing retirement, ages 45 to 64, has consistently increased since 1990. The middle-age population, ages 25 to 44, has remained fairly constant since 1990. The dependent populations, ages 24 and under and 65 and over, have also remained fairly constant since 1990.