Mapped: The Share of Seniors in Every U.S. State
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America’s population is aging, but the trend looks very different from one state to the next.
Using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data via USAFacts, this map shows the share of residents aged 65 and older in every state.
These differences have growing implications for healthcare, housing, public services, and the workforce.
The Northeast is home to many of the states with the highest shares of seniors. Maine (23.5%), Vermont (22.9%), Delaware (21.7%), and New Hampshire (21.5%) all rank near the top. Florida and Hawaii also stand out, with retirees helping to push their senior shares above one in five.
