Elderly population growth

By 2031:

• Staffordshire’s elderly population (85+) will increase by 42% - a rise of 10,200 people.
• Similar to national, growth in the older population is greater than the working age population, resulting in fewer working age people to support the young and the old.
• Staffordshire population aged 50-64 years falling faster than national. 

These trends represent an increasing demand on public services.

 Population change between 2021 and 2031

Source:  Office for National Statistics