RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,826
Oldest by median age, US cities
US cities ranked by median age of residents (2024 ACS). Desert Palms, California leads at 77.1. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 11 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN AGEVS 2000
USUnited States334,922,49938.9–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median age?
Desert Palms, California ranks #1 with 77.1 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by median age?
Desert Palms, California, Leisure World, Maryland, Laguna Woods, California, Timber Pines, Florida, Sun City West, Arizona.
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 median age measured?
Median age of all residents. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).