The median age rose from 35.3 years in 2000 to 38.0 years in 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The number of older residents across the U.S. continues to increase, but the increase is not evenly distributed across the nation. Some counties tend to be much older than others.

Top 20 the oldest U.S. Counties

Hooker (Nebraska) – 8.01% McIntosh (North Dakota) – 7.97% Harding (New Mexico) – 6.94% Decatur (Kansas) – 6.31% Pawnee (Nebraska) – 6.02% Hand (South Dakota) – 6.01% Sheridan (North Dakota) – 5.99% Cheyenne (Kansas) – 5.93% Smith (Kansas) – 5.86% McPherson (South Dakota) – 5.85% Jerauld (South Dakota) – 5.77% Lac qui Parle (Minnesota) – 5.74% Traverse (Minnesota) – 5.69% Republic (Kansas) – 5.69% Sarasota (Florida) – 5.63% Boyd (Nebraska) – 5.46% Hutchinson (South Dakota) – 5.37% Douglas (South Dakota) – 5.36% Big Stone (Minnesota) – 5.33% Lancaster (Virginia) – 5.33%

Population 85 years and older by county (2000 – 2017)

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