1. Garrett Martin 3/25/2016 Demographics and Maine’s Economic Future

4. “A primary reason for Maine’s slow growth is the state’s aging population.” “These population dynamics explain why Maine is experiencing slow growth in [gross domestic product], personal income, employment and other economic measures”

6. CountryMedian AgeLife Expectancy United States Canada Germany Japan China 37.7 41.7 46.1 36.7 79 81 83 75 81 46.1

7. Maine White, Non-HispanicHispanic/Non-white United States Florida 45 49 41 34 31 27 44 42 38

9. www.mecep.org