40.4 years
Median age
21.4%
Under 18
17.4%
65 and older
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 40.4 | 39.0 |
National ranking
New Jersey ranks #30 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
In New Jersey, age distribution stands at 40.4 years (median age). The U.S. figure for Median age (years) is 39.0, versus 40.4 for New Jersey. Other age distribution indicators for New Jersey — Under 18: 21.4%; 65 and older: 17.4%.
Did you know?
- New Jersey's median age is slightly above the U.S. figure.