Description of the Indicator
This indicator describes the population of residents who are 65 years or older. Additionally, it documents the number of active senior centers in the four counties and the number of senior centers per 10,000 residents aged 65 years or older.
Why is it important?
Senior programming is valuable for older residents who prefer alternatives to nursing homes or long-term care facilities. With a large senior population in the region, social engagement and stimulating activities are especially meaningful, contributing to improved health outcomes for older adults.
How is the region performing?
Approximately one-fifth of the populations in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties are aged 65 or older, about one-quarter of Wayne County residents are 65 years or older, and Wyoming County falls between these ranges, with roughly 23.0 percent of residents aged 65 or older. The shares of seniors in the four counties and the Commonwealth have trended upward since 2010. In 2024, there were 27 active adult centers in the four-county region. Wayne and Wyoming Counties have slightly more senior centers per capita.