As Oregon ages, tax revenue may shrink – oregonlive.com
With a median age of 40, Oregon has one of the highest age demographics of any state, and has the 3rd lowest fertility rate in the nation (about 1.39). Older residents, typically with lower incomes, pay less than workers at peak earnings years. Oregon has a high income tax, which perhaps accentuates this issue.
Coupled with lower tax revenues, Oregon is also likely to face a labor shortage.
