Oregon’s aging population poses challenges for economic revival

As the Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council finalizes recommendations this month for how to create well-paying jobs and help Oregon businesses grow, it faces a double-edged challenge:

Oregon now has the nation’s 11th-oldest population, and more Oregonians in their prime earning years move out of state than comparable newcomers move in.

Oregon’s median age has now climbed to 40.4, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data…

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