Centenarians (per 100k)
State | Centenarians (per 100k) 2024↓ | Centenarians 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 51 | 741 | |
| Connecticut | 37 | 1,357 | |
| Rhode Island | 33 | 365 | |
| New York | 31 | 6,235 | |
| Massachusetts | 29 | 2,053 | |
| South Dakota | 29 | 266 | |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | 3,738 | |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 195 | |
| Iowa | 27 | 887 | |
| New Jersey | 27 | 2,598 | |
| Florida | 26 | 6,006 | |
| North Dakota | 25 | 198 | |
| New Hampshire | 25 | 349 | |
| Wisconsin | 25 | 1,468 | |
| Illinois | 24 | 3,105 | |
| California | 24 | 9,540 | |
| Delaware | 24 | 253 | |
| Kansas | 24 | 710 | |
| Vermont | 24 | 154 | |
| Oregon | 24 | 1,013 | |
| Michigan | 23 | 2,362 | |
| Maine | 23 | 327 | |
| Maryland | 23 | 1,443 | |
| Minnesota | 23 | 1,325 | |
| Ohio | 22 | 2,568 | |
| Nebraska | 21 | 415 | |
| Washington | 20 | 1,609 | |
| Missouri | 20 | 1,258 | |
| Indiana | 20 | 1,356 | |
| Virginia | 20 | 1,719 | |
| West Virginia | 19 | 342 | |
| Montana | 18 | 207 | |
| North Carolina | 18 | 1,954 | |
| South Carolina | 17 | 957 | |
| New Mexico | 17 | 372 | |
| Louisiana | 17 | 799 | |
| Mississippi | 17 | 497 | |
| Arizona | 17 | 1,270 | |
| Arkansas | 16 | 509 | |
| Kentucky | 16 | 717 | |
| Colorado | 15 | 890 | |
| Alabama | 15 | 767 | |
| Wyoming | 15 | 86 | |
| Idaho | 15 | 292 | |
| Oklahoma | 15 | 597 | |
| Tennessee | 14 | 1,023 | |
| Georgia | 13 | 1,463 | |
| Texas | 12 | 3,909 | |
| Nevada | 12 | 383 | |
| Utah | 9 | 306 | |
| Alaska | 8 | 56 | |
| United States | 21 | 73,009 |
The distribution of centenarians across the United States offers a fascinating insight into regional demographics and longevity. California leads the pack with a remarkable 8,924 individuals aged 100 or older, followed closely by New York and Florida, with 5,666 and 5,530 centenarians respectively. These states, known for their diverse populations and robust healthcare systems, provide conducive environments for longevity.
Interestingly, states like Texas and Pennsylvania also boast significant numbers of centenarians, highlighting the diverse geographical spread of long-lived individuals. While urban centers like California and New York feature prominently, smaller states like Vermont and Wyoming also contribute to the nation’s centenarian population, albeit with fewer numbers.