Attracted by warm weather and low property taxes, Baby Boomers helped make the state’s rapid population growth the fastest in the nation in 2023.
More than a third of residents will be 65 or older in at least five counties by 2040, according to an article published by the Post and Courier newspaper.
Why it matters: Challenges with health care services, social isolation, transportation and filling jobs related to caring for the elderly are all expected to grow.
The big picture: Adding to the challenge, many jobs focused on serving older people don’t pay well, and the cost of living is high in coastal South Carolina. That could make it tough to hire enough home health and personal care aides, who play a crucial role in helping seniors age in place.