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Oldest Cities in Minnesota

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Oldest Cities — Minnesota

1 Lake City 48.4
2 Shorewood 48.0
3 Orono 47.2
4 International Falls 47.0
5 Mendota Heights 46.8
6 Fairmont 46.5
7 Mound 45.6
8 La Crescent 45.5
9 Edina 44.8
10 Virginia 44.7
11 Shoreview 44.5
12 Grand Rapids 44.5
13 Oak Grove 44.5
14 Litchfield 44.5
15 Golden Valley 44.3
16 Albert Lea 44.3
17 North Oaks 43.6
18 Mahtomedi 43.3
19 Lino Lakes 43.1
20 Redwood Falls 43.1
21 Hibbing 43.0
22 Credit River 43.0
23 Baxter 42.9
24 Chisago City 42.9
25 Minnetonka 42.8
26 Ham Lake 42.8
27 Stillwater 42.5
28 Red Wing 42.2
29 White Bear Lake 42.1
30 Fergus Falls 42.0
31 Montevideo 42.0
32 Dayton 41.9
33 Hutchinson 41.8
34 Detroit Lakes 41.5
35 Crookston 41.5
36 Corcoran 41.5
37 Little Falls 41.4
38 Oakdale 41.3
39 Roseville 41.2
40 Inver Grove Heights 41.1
41 Champlin 41.1
42 Minnetrista 41.1
43 New Hope 41.0
44 Maple Grove 40.9
45 Chanhassen 40.9
46 Bloomington 40.8
47 Hastings 40.8
48 Little Canada 40.8
49 Plymouth 40.7
50 Medina 40.7
51 Eden Prairie 40.5
52 East Bethel 40.5
53 New Ulm 40.3
54 Lake Elmo 40.2
55 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) 40.2
56 St. Paul Park 40.2
57 Victoria 40.1
58 Wyoming 40.1
59 Owatonna 40.0
60 Anoka 40.0
61 Prior Lake 39.7
62 Spring Lake Park 39.6
63 Andover 39.4
64 Waseca 39.4
65 Carver 39.4
66 Maplewood 39.3
67 Waite Park 39.3
68 Coon Rapids 39.2
69 Hugo 39.2
70 Eagan 39.1
71 Alexandria 39.0
72 Richfield 38.9
73 West St. Paul 38.9
74 Thief River Falls 38.9
75 Forest Lake 38.8
76 Rosemount 38.7
77 Buffalo 38.7
78 Vadnais Heights 38.7
79 North Branch 38.6
80 Faribault 38.4
81 Robbinsdale 38.3
82 North Mankato 38.2
83 Belle Plaine 38.2
84 Hopkins 38.1
85 Woodbury 37.9
86 Hermantown 37.8
87 Glencoe 37.7
88 Chaska 37.6
89 Waconia 37.6
90 St. Michael 37.5
91 Mounds View 37.5
92 Savage 37.4
93 Albertville 37.4
94 Byron 37.4
95 Blaine 37.3
96 Elk River 37.3
97 South St. Paul 37.3
98 New Brighton 37.1
99 Crystal 37.1
100 Apple Valley 37.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Minnesota often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Lake City has a median age of 48.4 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 Lake City's residents are over 48.4 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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