37.8 years
Median age
22.9%
Under 18
16.8%
65 and older
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 37.8 | 38.9 |
National ranking
Louisiana ranks #9 of 38 states by median age.
| #1 | Vermont | 2 |
| #2 | Wyoming | 24 |
| #3 | Utah | 32.6 |
| #4 | Texas | 35.5 |
| #5 | Oklahoma | 36.8 |
| #6 | Colorado | 37.1 |
| #7 | Georgia | 37.5 |
| #8 | California | 37.6 |
| #9 | Louisiana | 37.8 |
| #10 | South Dakota | 37.9 |
| #11 | Indiana | 38.4 |
| #12 | Minnesota | 38.4 |
| #13 | Nevada | 38.7 |
| #14 | Virginia | 39 |
| #15 | Arizona | 39 |
| #16 | New Mexico | 39 |
| #17 | Illinois | 39.1 |
| #18 | Missouri | 39.2 |
| #19 | North Carolina | 39.2 |
| #20 | Tennessee | 39.3 |
| #21 | Kentucky | 39.4 |
| #22 | Ohio | 39.6 |
| #23 | Oregon | 39.6 |
| #24 | New York | 39.8 |
| #25 | Wisconsin | 40.1 |
| #26 | South Carolina | 40.1 |
| #27 | Washington | 40.1 |
| #28 | Massachusetts | 40.2 |
| #29 | Michigan | 40.2 |
| #30 | New Jersey | 40.4 |
| #31 | Montana | 40.4 |
| #32 | Rhode Island | 40.6 |
| #33 | Pennsylvania | 40.9 |
| #34 | Delaware | 41.6 |
| #35 | Florida | 42.7 |
| #36 | New Hampshire | 43.1 |
| #37 | Maine | 44.8 |
| #38 | Alaska | 48 |
Overview
Explore Louisiana's age distribution statistics, featuring a Median age of 37.8 years, Under 18 of 22.9%, and 65 and older of 16.8%. Louisiana's median age is 37.8 years, with 22.9% of residents under 18 and 16.8% aged 65 or older, one of the younger age profiles in the South. This data offers valuable insight into Louisiana's age distribution trends for residents, researchers, and businesses evaluating Louisiana.