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Oldest Cities in Manitoba

Top 28 cities ranked by oldest cities

Best Manitoba Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Oldest Cities — Manitoba

1 Gimli 59.2
2 St. Clements 48.0
3 St. Andrews 46.8
4 East St. Paul 46.8
5 Stonewall 44.0
6 Selkirk 44.0
7 Springfield 42.4
8 Dauphin 41.2
9 West St. Paul 41.2
10 Rockwood 40.8
11 Portage la Prairie 40.0
12 Macdonald 39.6
13 Winnipeg 38.8
14 Neepawa 38.8
15 Morden 38.4
16 Ritchot 38.0
17 Brandon 36.8
18 Steinbach 36.0
19 Taché 35.6
20 The Pas 34.4
21 Winkler 33.6
22 Niverville 32.8
23 Thompson 31.0
24 Hanover 28.8
25 La Broquerie 28.6
26 Rhineland 27.2
27 Stanley 25.6
28 Norway House 23.6

Cities with the oldest median ages in Manitoba often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Gimli has a median age of 59.2 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 Gimli's residents are over 59.2 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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