3,461,186 seniors call New York home — 17.4% of the population.
New York has the second senior population in the nation, with 441,849 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 39.6 years.
Seniors in New York have a median household income of $95,712. About 12.4% of seniors live below the poverty line. 30.8% report a disability.
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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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens County | 399,780 | 17.2% |
| 2 | Kings County | 396,070 | 15.0% |
| 3 | New York County | 289,340 | 17.8% |
| 4 | Suffolk County | 266,533 | 17.5% |
| 5 | Nassau County | 253,288 | 18.2% |
| 6 | Bronx County | 197,702 | 13.9% |
| 7 | Erie County | 178,676 | 18.8% |
| 8 | Westchester County | 176,628 | 17.7% |
| 9 | Monroe County | 137,752 | 18.3% |
| 10 | Onondaga County | 85,781 | 18.2% |