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Oldest Cities in Indiana

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Oldest Cities — Indiana

1 Monticello 46.9
2 Dyer 46.8
3 Highland 46.4
4 Rochester 45.5
5 Munster 45.3
6 Gas City 45.1
7 Madison 45.0
8 Cicero 44.4
9 Schererville 44.2
10 Sellersburg 44.2
11 Elwood 43.7
12 Decatur 43.6
13 Mooresville 43.0
14 Zionsville 42.6
15 Wabash 42.2
16 Porter 41.8
17 Bedford 41.6
18 Boonville 41.6
19 Bright 41.5
20 St. John 41.4
21 Lakes of the Four Seasons 41.4
22 Merrillville 41.3
23 Yorktown 41.2
24 New Castle 41.1
25 Hartford City 41.1
26 Salem 40.9
27 Peru 40.8
28 Brazil 40.8
29 Ross 40.8
30 Kendallville 40.6
31 Mount Vernon 40.6
32 Carmel 40.5
33 Cedar Lake 40.3
34 Tipton 40.3
35 Connersville 40.2
36 Granger 40.1
37 Rushville 40.0
38 Hidden Valley 39.9
39 Kokomo 39.8
40 Lawrenceburg 39.4
41 Jeffersonville 39.1
42 Crown Point 39.1
43 Greensburg 39.1
44 Lowell 39.1
45 Portage 39.0
46 Pendleton 39.0
47 Bluffton 38.9
48 Batesville 38.9
49 Tell City 38.8
50 New Haven 38.7
51 Winfield 38.7
52 Hobart 38.6
53 Clarksville 38.4
54 Griffith 38.4
55 Cumberland 38.3
56 Anderson 38.2
57 Princeton 38.2
58 Garrett 38.2
59 Portland 38.2
60 Evansville 38.1
61 Richmond 38.1
62 Greenfield 38.1
63 New Albany 38.0
64 Plainfield 38.0
65 Vincennes 38.0
66 Westville 38.0
67 Michigan City 37.8
68 South Haven 37.8
69 Jasper 37.7
70 Chesterton 37.6
71 Avon 37.4
72 Dunlap 37.3
73 Fishers 37.2
74 Hammond 37.1
75 North Vernon 37.1
76 Valparaiso 37.0
77 Washington 36.9
78 Martinsville 36.9
79 Danville 36.8
80 Linton 36.8
81 Westfield 36.6
82 Fortville 36.6
83 East Chicago 36.5
84 Gary 36.4
85 Greenwood 36.4
86 Beech Grove 36.4
87 Columbia City 36.4
88 Rensselaer 36.4
89 Goshen 36.3
90 Logansport 36.3
91 Crawfordsville 36.3
92 Charlestown 36.3
93 Scottsburg 36.3
94 Huntingburg 36.3
95 Brownsburg 36.2
96 Huntington 36.1
97 Columbus 36.0
98 Speedway 35.9
99 Auburn 35.7
100 Alexandria 35.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Indiana often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Monticello has a median age of 46.9 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Monticello's residents are over 46.9 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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