962,143 seniors call Minnesota home — 16.8% of the population.
Minnesota has the largest senior population in the nation, with 119,108 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 38.6 years.
Seniors in Minnesota have a median household income of $90,974. About 8.1% of seniors live below the poverty line. 27.7% 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 | Hennepin County | 191,812 | 15.1% |
| 2 | Ramsey County | 83,721 | 15.4% |
| 3 | Dakota County | 67,915 | 15.4% |
| 4 | Anoka County | 55,001 | 15.0% |
| 5 | Washington County | 43,979 | 16.2% |
| 6 | St. Louis County | 41,674 | 20.8% |
| 7 | Olmsted County | 26,688 | 16.3% |
| 8 | Stearns County | 25,129 | 15.8% |
| 9 | Wright County | 19,339 | 13.3% |
| 10 | Scott County | 18,807 | 12.3% |