RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,299
Oldest by median age, US cities · 2000
US cities ranked by median age of residents (2023 ACS). Laguna Woods, California leads at 78.0. 6,299 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 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median age?
Laguna Woods, California ranks #1 with 78.0 (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by median age?
Laguna Woods, California, King City, Oregon, Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey, Crestwood, New Jersey, Sun City, Arizona.
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 ACS 5-year data.
How is median age measured?
Median age of all residents. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2000).