Largest senior population, US cities · 2000
US cities home to the most residents aged 65 and over as of 2000. Ranked by number of people, not the senior share. New York, New York leads at 937,857. 6,299 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest residents 65 and over?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 937,857 (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by residents 65 and over?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Houston, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,299 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census 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, 2000 Decennial Census.