Abstract
New England's rapidly aging population, its traditionally low fertility rate, and the fact that net migration from other regions and abroad should continue to be close to zero means that only very slow population growth will characterize the region for the balance of this century. Nevertheless, New England's demographic metabolism is exceptionally dynamic: (1) the numbers of different age groups are growing at very different rates; (2) a redistribution of population is occurring from the southern to northern tier states; (3) within each state population is dispersing into non-metropolitan areas; and (4) metropolitan areas, both central and suburban, are quickly changing their demographic composition. Each of these trends has different public policy implications.
Recommended Citation
Masnick, George S.
(1985)
"The Demography of New England: Policy Issues for the Balance of this Century,"
New England Journal of Public Policy: Vol. 1:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/nejpp/vol1/iss1/4