In 2023, the median age of the population of the United States was 39.2 years. While this may seem quite young, the median age in 1960 was even younger, at 29.5 years. The aging population in the United States means that society is going to have to find a way to adapt to the larger numbers of older people. Everything from Social Security to employment to the age of retirement will have to change if the population is expected to age more while having fewer children. The world is getting older It’s not only the United States that is facing this particular demographic dilemma. In 1950, the global median age was 23.6 years. This number is projected to increase to 41.9 years by the year 2100. This means that not only the U.S., but the rest of the world will also have to find ways to adapt to the aging population.

Monaco is the country with the highest median age in the world. The population has a median age of around 57 years, which is around six years more than in Japan and Saint Pierre and Miquelon – the other countries that make up the top three. Southern European countries make up a large part of the top 20, with Italy, Slovenia, Greece, San Marino, Andorra, and Croatia all making the list. Low infant mortality means higher life expectancy Monaco and Japan also have the lowest infant mortality rates in the world, which contributes to the calculation of a higher life expectancy because fewer people are dying in the first years of life. Indeed, many of the nations with a high median age also feature on the list of countries with the highest average life expectancy, such as San Marino, Japan, Italy, and Lichtenstein. Demographics of islands and small countries Many smaller countries and island nations have populations with a high median age, such as Guernsey and the Isle of Man, which are both island territories within the British Isles. An explanation for this could be that younger people leave to seek work or education opportunities, while others choose to relocate there for retirement.

In 2022, the state with the highest median age of its population was Maine at 45.1 years. Utah had the lowest median age at 32.1 years. View the distribution of the U.S. population by ethnicity here.

Additional information on the aging population in the United States

High birth rates during the so-called baby boom years that followed World War II followed by lower fertility and morality rates have left the United States with a serious challenge in the 21st Century. However, the issue of an aging population is certainly not an issue unique to the United States. The age distribution of the global population shows that other parts of the world face a similar issue.

Within the United States, the uneven distribution of populations aged 65 years and over among states offers both major challenges and potential solutions. On the one hand, federal action over the issue may be contentious as other states are set to harbor the costs of elderly care in states such as California and Florida. That said, domestic migration from comparably younger states may help to fill gaps in the workforce left by retirees in others.

Nonetheless, aging population issues are set to gain further prominence in the political and economic decisions made by policymakers regardless of the eventual distribution of America’s elderly. Analysis of the financial concerns of Americans by age shows many young people still decades from retirement hold strong concern over their eventual financial position.

Estimated number of persons on July 1, by 5-year age groups and gender, and median age, for Canada, provinces and territories.

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Beta Notice: This item is currently in beta and is intended for early access, testing, and feedback. It is not recommended for production use, as functionality and content are subject to change without notice.This map shows median age in the US by country, state, county, tract, and congressional district for 2023. ArcGIS Online account required for use.The pop-up is configured to show median age, median age by sex, child age (under 18) population, senior age (over 65) population, the age dependency ratio, and population by 5 year age increments. Blending is used at the Tract level to highlight areas of human settlement. Congressional district is turned off by default and can be enabled in the Layers pane. Esri 2023 Age Dependency Ratio is the estimated ratio of the child population (Age 0-17) and senior population (Age 65+) to the working-age population (Age 18-64) in the geographic area. This ratio is then multiplied by 100. Higher ratios denote that a greater burden is carried by working-age people. Lower ratios mean more people are working who can support the dependent population. Read more. See Updated Demographics for more information on Esri Demographic variables.Esri Updated Demographics represent the suite of annually updated U.S. demographic data that provides current-year and five-year forecasts for more than two thousand demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, a subset of which is included in this layer. Included are a host of tables covering key characteristics of the population, households, housing, age, race, income, and much more. Esri's Updated Demographics data consists of point estimates, representing July 1 of the current and forecast years. Get started with U.S. Updated DemographicsHow to use and interpret U.S. Updated DemographicsEsri Updated Demographics DocumentationMethodologyEssential Esri Demographics vocabulary This ready-to-use layer can be used within ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, its configurable apps, dashboards, Story Maps, custom apps, and mobile apps. This layer requires an ArcGIS Online subscription and does not consume credits. Please cite Esri when using this data. For information about purchasing additional Esri's Updated Demographics data, contact datasales@esri.com. 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This layer shows age and sex demographics. Data is from US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.This layer is symbolized to the percent of the population ages 18 to 24 years old. To see the full list of attributes available in this service, go to the "Data" tab, and choose "Fields" at the top right (in ArcGIS Online). To view only the census tracts that are predominantly in Tempe, add the expression City is Tempe in the filter settings. Layer includes:Key demographicsTotal populationMale total populationFemale total populationPercent male total population (calculated)Percent female total population (calculated)Age and other indicatorsTotal population by AGE (various ranges)Total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Total population by SUMMARY INDICATORS (including median age, sex ratio, age dependency ratio, old age dependency ratio, child dependency ratio)Percent total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male by ageMale total population by AGE (various ranges)Male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male total population Median age (years)Percent male total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female by ageFemale total population by AGE (various ranges)Female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female total population Median age (years)Percent female total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)A ‘Null’ entry in the estimate indicates that data for this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small (per the U.S. Census).Current Vintage: 2018-2022ACS Table(s): S0101 (Not all lines of this ACS table are available in this feature layer.)Data downloaded from: Census Bureau's API for American Community SurveyDate of Census update: Dec 15, 2023Data Preparation: Data table downloaded and joined with Census Tract boundaries that are within or adjacent to the City of Tempe boundaryNational Figures: data.census.gov

Data on age in single years including average age and median age and gender for the population of Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions, census subdivisions and dissemination areas.

The statistic depicts the median age in Mexico from 1950 to 2100. The median age of a population is an index that divides the population into two equal groups: half of the population is older than the median age and the other half younger. In 2020, the median age of Mexico's population was 27.9 years.

Data on age in single years including average age and median age and gender for the population of Canada and forward sortation areas.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Middlesex County, MA (B01002001E025017) from 2009 to 2023 about Middlesex County, MA; age; Boston; MA; 5-year; median; and USA.

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This indicator presents the overall median age by sex.

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Albania Population: Average: Age 20 to 24 data was reported at 199.752 Person th in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 211.025 Person th for 2021. Albania Population: Average: Age 20 to 24 data is updated yearly, averaging 253.490 Person th from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2022, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 261.322 Person th in 2014 and a record low of 199.752 Person th in 2022. Albania Population: Average: Age 20 to 24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Albania – Table AL.G001: Population: by Gender and Age Group.

This map shows median age in the US by country, state, county, tract, and congressional district for 2023. ArcGIS Online account required for use.The pop-up is configured to show median age, median age by sex, child age (under 18) population, senior age (over 65) population, the age dependency ratio, and population by 5 year age increments. Blending is used at the Tract level to highlight areas of human settlement. Congressional district is turned off by default and can be enabled in the Layers pane.Esri 2023 Age Dependency Ratio is the estimated ratio of the child population (Age 0-17) and senior population (Age 65+) to the working-age population (Age 18-64) in the geographic area. This ratio is then multiplied by 100. Higher ratios denote that a greater burden is carried by working-age people. Lower ratios mean more people are working who can support the dependent population. Read more. See Updated Demographics for more information on Esri Demographic variables.Esri Updated Demographics represent the suite of annually updated U.S. demographic data that provides current-year and five-year forecasts for more than two thousand demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, a subset of which is included in this layer. Included are a host of tables covering key characteristics of the population, households, housing, age, race, income, and much more. Esri's Updated Demographics data consists of point estimates, representing July 1 of the current and forecast years.Esri Updated Demographics DocumentationMethodologyUnderstanding Esri’s Updated Demographics portfolioEssential Esri Demographics vocabularyThis ready-to-use layer can be used within ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, its configurable apps, dashboards, Story Maps, custom apps, and mobile apps. This layer requires an ArcGIS Online subscription and does not consume credits. Please cite Esri when using this data. For information about purchasing additional Esri's Updated Demographics data, contact datasales@esri.com. Feedback: we would like to hear from you while this layer is in beta release. If you have any feedback regarding this item or Esri Demographics, please use this survey.

The statistic depicts the median age in France between 1950 and 2100. The median age of a population is an index that divides the population into two equal groups: half of the population is older than the median age and the other half younger. In 2024, the median age of France's population was 42.07 years.

China Population: Age 20 to 24 data was reported at 73.696 Person th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 73.629 Person th for 2022. China Population: Age 20 to 24 data is updated yearly, averaging 90.654 Person th from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2023, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127,412.518 Person th in 2010 and a record low of 61.519 Person th in 2019. China Population: Age 20 to 24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: Sample Survey: By Age and Sex.

National and subnational mid-year population estimates for England and Wales by administrative area, age and sex (including components of population change, median age and population density).

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