States with the Oldest Populations in the United States

• South Carolina. Percentage of population over age 65: 17.7.
• New Hampshire. Percentage of population over age 65: 18.1.
• Pennsylvania. Percentage of population over age 65: 18.2.
• Hawaii. Percentage of population over age 65: 18.4.
• Delaware.
• Montana.
• Vermont.
• West Virginia.

Which state has the most elderly per capita?

By Total: California has the highest number of seniors in the U.S. with a total of 5,148,448 residents ages 65 and older. But that is likely because California also has the highest population out of the states. Second in line is Florida, with a total number of 3,926,889 seniors.

Where do the majority of older adults in the US live?

Across the U.S., 52 million Americans are 65 years or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and a quarter of them live in just three states: California, Florida, and Texas. By comparison, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming, and Alaska each have fewer than 150,000 senior residents.

Where do most seniors live?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest estimates: Over 50 million senior citizens live in the U.S., making up 16.5% of the total population. Florida has the highest percentage of senior citizens (21%), followed by Maine (20%). Utah has the lowest percentage of senior citizens (10.8%), followed by Alaska (11.1%).

What city has the oldest population?

The American city with the oldest median age was The Villages, Florida, where the median age is 67.5 years.

How many senior citizens are there in the United States?

According to U.S. Census Bureau, there were 40.3M U.S. residents 65 years and older in the 2010 Census and 54.1M in the July 1, 2019, population estimates.

Which states are aging the fastest?

Vermont and Maine are the states that are aging the fastest, according to new five-year estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

What are the odds of ending up in a nursing home?

First of all, you should know that on any given day in the U.S., 1 out of 4 people over the age of 65 are in a nursing home, temporarily. The chances of you, your parent or spouse spending some time in a nursing home at some point in your life is also 25%. Pretty high right?

Which country has the oldest population?

Japan has the oldest population in the world. Some details: Population 65 and older in 2019: 35,356,768. Percentage of population 65 and older in 2019: 28.0%