US Cities With the Most Working Seniors: Where Retirement Takes a Back Seat

This video highlights the US Cities With the Most Working Seniors, showcasing where older Americans are staying in the workforce instead of retiring. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.4% of people aged 65 and older—more than 10.6 million individuals—continue to work. Whether driven by financial needs, increased life expectancy, or a personal desire to stay active, millions of seniors across the country are choosing to work well past the traditional retirement age.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that the workforce participation rate for Americans aged 65–74 will rise from approximately 26% to 31% by 2031. To identify the US Cities With the Most Working Seniors, a report from LLC.org—a resource for those forming limited liability companies—analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey.

LLC.org examined workforce participation among seniors in 170 of the largest U.S. cities, focusing on the percentage of residents aged 65+ who were employed in the past 12 months.

You can view the full ranking of all 170 cities on LLC.org.