Largest senior population, US cities
US cities home to the most residents aged 65 and over as of 2024. Ranked by number of people, not the senior share. New York, New York leads at 1,404,296. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 6 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,826 is 2,265. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Jersey City, NJ, up 33 places to #99.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest residents 65 and over?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 1,404,296 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by residents 65 and over?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Houston, Texas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is residents 65 and over measured?
Number of residents aged 65 and over, summed from the harmonized age bands (65-74, 75-84, 85+). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).