1,787,027 seniors call North Carolina home — 16.9% of the population.
North Carolina has the largest senior population in the nation, with 183,956 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 39.1 years.
Seniors in North Carolina have a median household income of $78,132. About 10.0% of seniors live below the poverty line. 32.5% 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 | Wake County | 144,054 | 12.5% |
| 2 | Mecklenburg County | 132,281 | 11.7% |
| 3 | Guilford County | 84,833 | 15.6% |
| 4 | Forsyth County | 64,234 | 16.6% |
| 5 | Buncombe County | 56,572 | 20.8% |
| 6 | Brunswick County | 48,517 | 33.3% |
| 7 | Durham County | 46,239 | 14.0% |
| 8 | New Hanover County | 43,240 | 18.7% |
| 9 | Cumberland County | 42,744 | 12.7% |
| 10 | Gaston County | 37,758 | 16.3% |