RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,058
Oldest by median age, US cities · 1990
US cities ranked by median age of residents (1990 ACS). King City, Oregon leads at 76.5. 6,058 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 13 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median age?
King City, Oregon ranks #1 with 76.5 (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by median age?
King City, Oregon, Crestwood, New Jersey, Sun City, Arizona, Leisure, New Jersey, Sun City Center, Florida.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,058 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is median age measured?
Median age of all residents. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.