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Senior Data: District of Columbia

85,501 seniors call District of Columbia home — 12.7% of the population.

District of Columbia has the largest senior population in the nation, with 9,859 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 34.9 years.

Seniors in District of Columbia have a median household income of $169,331. About 14.2% of seniors live below the poverty line. 31.5% report a disability.

Population 65+
85,501
75 and Older
35,495
85 and Older
9,859
Median Age
34.9
Median Income (65+)
$169,331
Poverty Rate (65+)
14.2%

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
1District of Columbia County85,50112.7%

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