Median Age in Delaware
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Age
41.6 years +6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #7 of 52
How Delaware Compares
Delaware
41.6 years
National
38.9 years
6.9% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Vermont | 43.1 years |
| #5 | West Virginia | 42.7 years |
| #6 | Florida | 42.6 years |
| #7 | Delaware | 41.6 years |
| #8 | Connecticut | 41.1 years |
| #9 | Hawaii | 40.9 years |
| #10 | Pennsylvania | 40.9 years |
Highest Age Counties in Delaware
| # | County | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County | 51.9 years |
| 2 | New Castle County | 39.3 years |
| 3 | Kent County | 38.8 years |
Lowest Age Counties in Delaware
| # | County | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kent County | 38.8 years |
| 2 | New Castle County | 39.3 years |
| 1 | Sussex County | 51.9 years |
Median Age in Delaware
Delaware has a median age of 41.6 years, ranking #7 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 6.9% above the national value of 38.9 years.
Across Delaware's 3 counties, median age ranges from 38.8 years to 51.9 years. The county with the highest value is Sussex County at 51.9 years.
The median age of the total population.