Largest senior population, US counties · 2000
US counties home to the most residents aged 65 and over as of 2000. Ranked by number of people, not the senior share. Los Angeles County, California leads at 926,673. 3,125 counties qualify in total. New York carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest residents 65 and over?
Los Angeles County, California ranks #1 with 926,673 (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by residents 65 and over?
Los Angeles County, California, Cook County, Illinois, Maricopa County, Arizona, San Diego County, California, Miami-Dade County, Florida.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.