I’m
analyzing a map that has to do with the percent of Americans who are 65
years or older. The highest concentration is in the midwest area,
particularly Minnesota, Nebraska, and Kansas, along with Florida
compared to everywhere else. There is an extremely low concentration in
southern California.
There
are many reasons why the aging population of 65 years plus would
congregate in certain areas and stay away from others. These reasons
include taxes on investment and social security incomes, availability
and access to quality health care, climate, quality of life, and people
of the same socioeconomic status. For example, in southern California,
the taxes are higher, the population is younger, and young people
immigrate looking for work. Also, there are higher crime rates which
drive down the appeal of the region to the older population. Florida, on
the other hand, does not have state income tax, is a generally milder
climate, has decent access to quality health care, and has a higher
population of retirees, making it more desirable to the older
population.
The
amenities that are important to the 65 plus population include social
security programs, quality health care, and decent weather. These
qualities of life can drive patterns in what they buy, how they vote,
and who they elect, which in the end, can change representation in
congress, and thus what is supported and passed by their delegates.
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