1. Most Rapidly Aging Cities In America
The common perception is that young people flock to the metropolis, while older
people seek out quiet retirement villages. However, several large cities have
witnessed a “boom” in the number of residents over the age of 65 in the last ten
years. These ten cities are now the most rapidly aging cities in the United States.
(1) Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington
The number of people over 65 in these three cities has increased by 77 percent in
the last ten years, which is a tremendous surge. While many have nicknamed
Portland “the city where young people go to retire,” it’s clearly a draw for seniors
as well.
(2) Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, Texas
Houston has also witnessed a 77 percent age increase in its population. The
Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown area is the sixth largest metropolitan area in the
United States, which makes the increase in the average age of its citizenry
particularly notable.
(3) Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, California
The 77 percent increase in this average age of this county may have prompted local
legislators to propose seceding into a 51st state known as “South California.” The
traditionally conservative counties now have an overwhelming majority in their
population base that statistically prefers the status quo.
(4) Albuquerque, New Mexico
Home to arts, crafts, and unbelievably gorgeous desert views, Albuquerque is now
also home to a large number of senior citizens. With a 77 percent increase in its
aging population, this New Mexico city won’t be staying up too late any time soon.
(5) Madison, Wisconsin
Madison boasts a beautifully laid out series of streets that makes it easy to walk
downtown. This city experienced a 79 percent increase in its average age.
(6) Provo-Orem, Utah

2. With an 80 percent increase in people over 65, Provo is living up to its bid as one
of the best places to retire. Provo is the third largest city in Utah. It’s also known as
the location of Brigham Young University, and the 2002 home of the Winter
Olympics.
(7) Colorado Springs, Colorado
Perhaps the snow-capped mountains and relatively mild winters have become
desirable for people over 65. This city experienced an 81 percent increase in its
aging population during the last ten years.
(8) Boise City-Nampa, Idaho
With a 92 percent increase in the aging population, Boise is not home to the young.
While the city has experienced some new development in its downtown, it’s
mainly a draw for those who have already made their mark in the world and want
to enjoy their golden years.
(9) Raleigh-Cary, North Carolina
A 97 percent increase in age would seem to put Raleigh-Cary in prime position to
be the most rapidly aging city, but it’s still just a whipper-snapper in comparison to
the number one city. Raleigh is the second largest city in North Carolina, and is
known as “The City of Oaks.”
(10) Austin-Round Rock, Texas
The prize of the most rapidly aging city in the U.S. goes to Austin-Round Rock,
Texas, with a whopping 110 percent increase in citizens over the age of 65.