11/02/2026
Aging in Our Community | Did You Know?
Minnesota isn't just getting older. The number of people reaching their 80s and beyond is growing significantly.
In Central Minnesota, the population age 85+ is projected to increase 56.2% between 2020 and 2040. And statewide, Minnesota's 85+ population is projected to triple between 2030 and 2050.
Why does that matter?
As people live longer, communities will need more:
Support for family caregivers
Accessible and age-friendly housing
Assisted living and memory care
Home and community-based services
Skilled nursing and rehabilitation
Health care professionals trained in older-adult care
This demographic shift isn't something happening somewhere else. It's happening right here in our communities.
At Annandale Health & Community Services, we believe planning for the future of aging means asking an important question today:
How do we make sure people can continue to live, age and receive care in the communities they call home?
That's a conversation worth having.