RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,125
Oldest by median age, US counties · 2000
US counties ranked by median age of residents (2000 ACS). Kalawao County, Hawaii leads at 58.6. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Florida carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN AGEVS 1990
USUnited States281,421,90635.2–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest median age?
Kalawao County, Hawaii ranks #1 with 58.6 (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by median age?
Kalawao County, Hawaii, Charlotte County, Florida, Llano County, Texas, Citrus County, Florida, McIntosh County, North Dakota.
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 median age measured?
Median age of all residents. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.