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Senior Data: California

5,994,486 seniors call California home — 15.3% of the population.

California has the second senior population in the nation, with 737,916 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 37.6 years.

Seniors in California have a median household income of $109,049. About 11.1% of seniors live below the poverty line. 32.7% report a disability.

Population 65+
5,994,486
75 and Older
2,459,873
85 and Older
737,916
Median Age
37.6
Median Income (65+)
$109,049
Poverty Rate (65+)
11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.

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Largest Counties by Senior Population

#CountySeniors 65+% of Pop
1Los Angeles County1,448,57114.7%
2Orange County498,99715.8%
3San Diego County493,83715.0%
4Riverside County371,04615.1%
5Santa Clara County273,92114.4%
6San Bernardino County269,00112.3%
7Alameda County246,84114.9%
8Sacramento County236,46714.9%
9Contra Costa County193,81616.7%
10San Francisco County143,60517.2%

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