Map: U.S. States by Share of Older Adults (65+)

Kayla Zhu
2025-03-21 12:51:00
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U.S. States By Share of Adults Aged 65 or Older

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The U.S. population is aging, and some states have a significantly higher share of older adults than others.

From 1980 to 2022, the median age of the population increased from 30.0 to 38.9, according to data from the Population Reference Bureau.

This map by USAFacts visualizes the share of older adults (65+) by state in 2022 using data from the Census Bureau.

Which State Has the Highest Share of Older Adults?

Below, we show the share of older adults (65+) by state in 2022.

State	Share of population 65+
Maine	22.5%
Florida	21.6%
Vermont	21.6%
West Virginia	21.2%
Delaware	20.8%
Hawaii	20.4%
New Hampshire	20.2%
Montana	20.0%
Pennsylvania	19.6%
Oregon	19.2%
South Carolina	19.1%
New Mexico	19.1%
Rhode Island	18.9%
Arizona	18.8%
Michigan	18.7%
Wisconsin	18.7%
Wyoming	18.6%
Ohio	18.4%
Connecticut	18.3%
Iowa	18.3%
Massachusetts	18.1%
New York	18.1%
Alabama	18.0%
Missouri	18.0%
South Dakota	18.0%
Arkansas	17.8%
Kentucky	17.6%
North Carolina	17.4%
New Jersey	17.4%
Minnesota	17.4%
Tennessee	17.3%
Mississippi	17.3%
Kansas	17.2%
Illinois	17.2%
Idaho	17.0%
Louisiana	17.0%
Nevada	16.9%
Indiana	16.9%
Nebraska	16.9%
Virginia	16.9%
Maryland	16.9%
Washington	16.8%
North Dakota	16.7%
Oklahoma	16.4%
California	15.8%
Colorado	15.7%
Georgia	15.1%
Alaska	13.9%
Texas	13.4%
Utah	12.0%

As of 2022, Maine had the highest share of older adults at 22.5%, followed by Florida and Vermont at 21.6%.

Maine, which has long seen young residents move elsewhere for jobs, also has the highest median age in the nation at 44.8 years.

Meanwhile, Florida’s high share of older residents reflects its long-standing popularity as a retirement destination due to its warm climate, tax benefits, and senior-friendly communities.

The high share of older adults in states like Maine and Florida affects healthcare demand, workforce participation, and housing markets, shaping local economies and public policy.

That said, it’s still quite common for Americans older than 65 to continue to work, with 22% still employed in 2024. New Jersey had the highest share of working adults aged 65 and over in 2024.

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