RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Oldest by median age, US metro areas · 1990
US metro areas ranked by median age of residents (2023 ACS). Punta Gorda, FL leads at 53.7. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Florida carries 12 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest median age?
Punta Gorda, FL ranks #1 with 53.7 (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by median age?
Punta Gorda, FL, Sebring, FL, Homosassa Springs, FL, Mountain Home, AR, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 ACS 5-year data.
How is median age measured?
Median age of all residents. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (1990).