Oldest States in the US by Median Age, 2025
Updated October 7, 2026
Maine is the oldest state in the US, with a median age of 44.9 in 2025 — 5.5 years above the US median of 39.4. The next four oldest are Vermont (44.4), New Hampshire (44.1), West Virginia (43.2) and Florida (43.1), all far above the national figure.
All 50 states by median age, oldest first
Median age and age-group shares for every state in 2025, oldest first. Washington, DC is shown at the end; it is a federal district, not a state, so it is not ranked. Each figure matches that state’s page.
| Rank | State | Median age | 65 and older | 85 and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 44.9 | 24.6% | 2.6% |
| 2 | Vermont | 44.4 | 24.1% | 2.4% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 44.1 | 23.0% | 2.3% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 43.2 | 22.5% | 2.2% |
| 5 | Florida | 43.1 | 22.8% | 2.7% |
| 6 | Delaware | 42.3 | 22.8% | 2.1% |
| 7 | Hawaii | 42.1 | 22.6% | 3.0% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 41.4 | 21.4% | 2.5% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 41.4 | 20.4% | 2.5% |
| 10 | Montana | 41.2 | 22.2% | 2.2% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 41.2 | 20.9% | 2.4% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 41.1 | 21.1% | 2.0% |
| 13 | Oregon | 41.1 | 21.0% | 2.2% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 41.0 | 20.8% | 2.2% |
| 15 | Michigan | 40.7 | 20.5% | 2.1% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 40.4 | 19.9% | 2.3% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 40.2 | 20.7% | 1.9% |
| 18 | Ohio | 40.1 | 20.2% | 2.2% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 40.1 | 18.5% | 2.2% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 40.1 | 21.1% | 2.1% |
| 21 | New York | 39.8 | 19.3% | 2.4% |
| 22 | Maryland | 39.8 | 18.4% | 2.0% |
| 23 | Alabama | 39.8 | 19.4% | 2.0% |
| 24 | Illinois | 39.7 | 18.7% | 2.2% |
| 25 | Missouri | 39.6 | 19.6% | 2.1% |
| 26 | Nevada | 39.6 | 18.3% | 1.6% |
| 27 | Mississippi | 39.6 | 19.3% | 1.9% |
| 28 | North Carolina | 39.5 | 18.9% | 1.9% |
| 29 | Kentucky | 39.5 | 18.8% | 1.8% |
| 30 | Virginia | 39.4 | 18.4% | 1.9% |
| 31 | Arizona | 39.4 | 20.6% | 2.2% |
| 32 | Minnesota | 39.4 | 19.1% | 2.2% |
| 33 | Iowa | 39.3 | 20.1% | 2.5% |
| 34 | Tennessee | 39.2 | 18.6% | 1.8% |
| 35 | Louisiana | 39.0 | 18.8% | 1.9% |
| 36 | Arkansas | 39.0 | 19.0% | 2.0% |
| 37 | Washington | 38.8 | 18.3% | 1.9% |
| 38 | California | 38.7 | 17.5% | 2.1% |
| 39 | Indiana | 38.6 | 18.4% | 1.9% |
| 40 | South Dakota | 38.4 | 19.4% | 2.3% |
| 41 | Georgia | 38.2 | 16.7% | 1.6% |
| 42 | Kansas | 38.1 | 18.9% | 2.1% |
| 43 | Colorado | 38.0 | 17.1% | 1.7% |
| 44 | Idaho | 37.9 | 18.7% | 1.8% |
| 45 | Oklahoma | 37.7 | 18.0% | 1.9% |
| 46 | Nebraska | 37.5 | 18.3% | 2.0% |
| 47 | Alaska | 36.7 | 15.8% | 1.1% |
| 48 | North Dakota | 36.5 | 17.9% | 2.2% |
| 49 | Texas | 36.0 | 14.9% | 1.5% |
| 50 | Utah | 32.6 | 13.0% | 1.3% |
| — | District of Columbia | 35.0 | 13.6% | 1.7% |
The 10 highest shares of people 65 and older
States with the largest share of residents aged 65 and older in 2025:
- Maine — 24.6% aged 65 or older
- Vermont — 24.1% aged 65 or older
- New Hampshire — 23.0% aged 65 or older
- Florida — 22.8% aged 65 or older
- Delaware — 22.8% aged 65 or older
- Hawaii — 22.6% aged 65 or older
- West Virginia — 22.5% aged 65 or older
- Montana — 22.2% aged 65 or older
- Pennsylvania — 21.4% aged 65 or older
- South Carolina — 21.1% aged 65 or older
- New Mexico — 21.1% aged 65 or older
Related
Frequently asked questions
What is the oldest state in the US?
Maine has the highest median age of any state — 44.9 years in 2025, 5.5 years above the US median of 39.4.
Which states have the highest share of people 65 and older?
By 65-and-older share in 2025: Maine (24.6%), Vermont (24.1%), New Hampshire (23.0%), then Florida and Delaware (22.8%), Hawaii (22.6%).
Which state has the youngest population?
Utah, with a median age of 32.6 years in 2025 — the lowest of any state.
What is the median age in the United States?
The US median age is 39.4 years in 2025 (Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate).
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 Population Estimates (July 1, 2025): state and national population, median age and age-group shares — the same estimate files used on the state pages.