RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,811
Oldest by median age, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by median age of residents (2020 ACS). Desert Palms, California leads at 76.6. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN AGEVS 2000
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median age?
Desert Palms, California ranks #1 with 76.6 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by median age?
Desert Palms, California, Timber Pines, Florida, Laguna Woods, California, Leisure World, Maryland, Sun City West, Arizona.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is median age measured?
Median age of all residents. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.