US States · Median age (years)

US States by Median Age (2024)

Data: 2024 ACS 1-year estimates Updated: Source: U.S. Census Bureau CSV

Median age splits the population into two equal halves: half are younger, half are older. It is a quick read on whether a state skews toward retirees or young families, which in turn shapes demand for schools, health care and housing.

Maine is the oldest state with a median age of 44.9 years; Utah is the youngest at 32.5. The US median is 39.2.

Key facts

Highest

  1. 1Maine44.9
  2. 2Vermont43.9
  3. 3New Hampshire43.6

Lowest

  1. 51Utah32.5
  2. 50District of Columbia34.9
  3. 49Texas35.9
United States
39.2
Median of 51 states
39.4
states ranked
51

Median age (years) by state

Shaded by quintile; darker = higher. Hover a state for its value and rank.

Alabama: 39.6 (rank 23 of 51)Alaska: 36.3 (rank 48 of 51)Arizona: 39.4 (rank 25 of 51)Colorado: 38.0 (rank 41 of 51)Florida: 42.7 (rank 5 of 51)Georgia: 38.0 (rank 41 of 51)Indiana: 38.3 (rank 40 of 51)Kansas: 38.0 (rank 41 of 51)Maine: 44.9 (rank 1 of 51)Massachusetts: 40.1 (rank 17 of 51)Minnesota: 39.2 (rank 32 of 51)New Jersey: 40.1 (rank 17 of 51)North Carolina: 39.4 (rank 25 of 51)North Dakota: 36.7 (rank 47 of 51)Oklahoma: 37.4 (rank 45 of 51)Pennsylvania: 41.2 (rank 9 of 51)South Dakota: 38.7 (rank 36 of 51)Texas: 35.9 (rank 49 of 51)Wyoming: 40.2 (rank 16 of 51)Connecticut: 41.2 (rank 9 of 51)Missouri: 39.4 (rank 25 of 51)West Virginia: 42.9 (rank 4 of 51)Illinois: 39.4 (rank 25 of 51)New Mexico: 39.9 (rank 20 of 51)Arkansas: 39.1 (rank 33 of 51)California: 38.4 (rank 39 of 51)Delaware: 42.1 (rank 6 of 51)Hawaii: 41.5 (rank 7 of 51)Iowa: 39.0 (rank 35 of 51)Kentucky: 39.3 (rank 30 of 51)Maryland: 39.8 (rank 21 of 51)Michigan: 40.4 (rank 15 of 51)Mississippi: 39.3 (rank 30 of 51)Montana: 41.3 (rank 8 of 51)New Hampshire: 43.6 (rank 3 of 51)New York: 40.1 (rank 17 of 51)Ohio: 39.8 (rank 21 of 51)Oregon: 40.8 (rank 12 of 51)Tennessee: 39.1 (rank 33 of 51)Utah: 32.5 (rank 51 of 51)Virginia: 39.4 (rank 25 of 51)Washington: 38.7 (rank 36 of 51)Wisconsin: 40.7 (rank 13 of 51)Nebraska: 37.4 (rank 45 of 51)South Carolina: 40.7 (rank 13 of 51)Idaho: 37.8 (rank 44 of 51)Nevada: 39.5 (rank 24 of 51)Vermont: 43.9 (rank 2 of 51)Louisiana: 38.7 (rank 36 of 51)Rhode Island: 41.0 (rank 11 of 51) District of Columbia: 34.9 (rank 50 of 51)
  • 32.5–38.0
  • 38.3–39.3
  • 39.4–39.8
  • 39.9–41.0
  • 41.2–44.9
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 1-year estimates. Map: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic boundaries (via us-atlas), Albers USA projection; Alaska and Hawaii repositioned.

Highest and lowest states

Median age (years); dashed line marks the US figure.

Highest 10

  1. 1. Maine 44.9
  2. 2. Vermont 43.9
  3. 3. New Hampshire 43.6
  4. 4. West Virginia 42.9
  5. 5. Florida 42.7
  6. 6. Delaware 42.1
  7. 7. Hawaii 41.5
  8. 8. Montana 41.3
  9. 9. Connecticut 41.2
  10. 9. Pennsylvania 41.2

Lowest 10

  1. 41. Georgia 38.0
  2. 41. Kansas 38.0
  3. 44. Idaho 37.8
  4. 45. Nebraska 37.4
  5. 45. Oklahoma 37.4
  6. 47. North Dakota 36.7
  7. 48. Alaska 36.3
  8. 49. Texas 35.9
  9. 50. District of Columbia 34.9
  10. 51. Utah 32.5

United States: 39.2

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 1-year estimates.

Full ranking

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1 Maine 44.9 ±0.2 Northeast 1,405,012
2 Vermont 43.9 ±0.3 Northeast 648,493
3 New Hampshire 43.6 ±0.2 Northeast 1,409,032
4 West Virginia 42.9 ±0.3 South 1,769,979
5 Florida 42.7 ±0.1 South 23,372,215
6 Delaware 42.1 ±0.3 South 1,051,917
7 Hawaii 41.5 ±0.3 West 1,446,146
8 Montana 41.3 ±0.3 West 1,137,233
9 Connecticut 41.2 ±0.2 Northeast 3,675,069
9 Pennsylvania 41.2 ±0.1 Northeast 13,078,751
11 Rhode Island 41.0 ±0.3 Northeast 1,112,308
12 Oregon 40.8 ±0.2 West 4,272,371
13 South Carolina 40.7 ±0.2 South 5,478,831
13 Wisconsin 40.7 ±0.2 Midwest 5,960,975
15 Michigan 40.4 ±0.2 Midwest 10,140,459
16 Wyoming 40.2 ±0.4 West 587,618
17 Massachusetts 40.1 ±0.2 Northeast 7,136,171
17 New Jersey 40.1 ±0.1 Northeast 9,500,851
17 New York 40.1 ±0.2 Northeast 19,867,248
20 New Mexico 39.9 ±0.3 West 2,130,256
21 Maryland 39.8 ±0.2 South 6,263,220
21 Ohio 39.8 ±0.1 Midwest 11,883,304
23 Alabama 39.6 ±0.2 South 5,157,699
24 Nevada 39.5 ±0.2 West 3,267,467
25 Arizona 39.4 ±0.1 West 7,582,384
25 Illinois 39.4 ±0.1 Midwest 12,710,158
25 Missouri 39.4 ±0.2 Midwest 6,245,466
25 North Carolina 39.4 ±0.2 South 11,046,024
25 Virginia 39.4 ±0.2 South 8,811,195
30 Kentucky 39.3 ±0.2 South 4,588,372
30 Mississippi 39.3 ±0.3 South 2,943,045
32 Minnesota 39.2 ±0.1 Midwest 5,793,151
33 Arkansas 39.1 ±0.3 South 3,088,354
33 Tennessee 39.1 ±0.2 South 7,227,750
35 Iowa 39.0 ±0.2 Midwest 3,241,488
36 Louisiana 38.7 ±0.2 South 4,597,740
36 South Dakota 38.7 ±0.4 Midwest 924,669
36 Washington 38.7 ±0.2 West 7,958,180
39 California 38.4 ±0.1 West 39,431,263
40 Indiana 38.3 ±0.1 Midwest 6,924,275
41 Colorado 38.0 ±0.1 West 5,957,494
41 Georgia 38.0 ±0.2 South 11,180,878
41 Kansas 38.0 ±0.2 Midwest 2,970,606
44 Idaho 37.8 ±0.2 West 2,001,619
45 Nebraska 37.4 ±0.2 Midwest 2,005,466
45 Oklahoma 37.4 ±0.1 South 4,095,393
47 North Dakota 36.7 ±0.4 Midwest 796,568
48 Alaska 36.3 ±0.3 West 740,133
49 Texas 35.9 ±0.1 South 31,290,831
50 District of Columbia 34.9 ±0.1 South 702,250
51 Utah 32.5 ±0.1 West 3,503,613

Methodology

Census Bureau table B01002 (Median Age by Sex), total population, 1-year American Community Survey estimates. Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

Puerto Rico and other US territories are not included. Rankings use competition ranking: tied values share a rank.

Frequently asked questions

What is the oldest state in the US?

Maine, with a median age of 44.9 years.

What is the youngest state?

Utah, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Sources

Data retrieved October 28, 2026. Values are shown as published, rounded for display; derived percentages are computed by us from published counts as described above. Download the CSV. Spotted an error? Tell us.

Cite this page: SortedLists, “US States by Median Age”, https://sortedlists.com/states-by-median-age/ (accessed October 28, 2026). Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, table B01002.