Median Age in Maryland
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Age
39.4 years +1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #21 of 52
How Maryland Compares
Maryland
39.4 years
National
38.9 years
1.3% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Massachusetts | 40.0 years |
| #19 | New York | 39.8 years |
| #20 | Ohio | 39.7 years |
| #21 | Maryland | 39.4 years |
| #22 | New Mexico | 39.4 years |
| #23 | Alabama | 39.3 years |
| #24 | Kentucky | 39.1 years |
Highest Age Counties in Maryland
| # | County | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talbot County | 51.2 years |
| 2 | Worcester County | 50.7 years |
| 3 | Kent County | 48.6 years |
| 4 | Garrett County | 48.3 years |
| 5 | Queen Anne's County | 44.7 years |
| 6 | Dorchester County | 43.5 years |
| 7 | Carroll County | 41.3 years |
| 8 | Allegany County | 41.2 years |
| 9 | Calvert County | 40.8 years |
| 10 | Washington County | 40.7 years |
Lowest Age Counties in Maryland
| # | County | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Baltimore city | 36.2 years |
| 23 | Wicomico County | 36.2 years |
| 22 | St. Mary's County | 37.2 years |
| 21 | Somerset County | 38.1 years |
| 20 | Prince George's County | 38.5 years |
| 19 | Charles County | 38.9 years |
| 18 | Frederick County | 39.0 years |
| 17 | Anne Arundel County | 39.0 years |
| 16 | Baltimore County | 39.7 years |
| 15 | Howard County | 39.8 years |
Median Age in Maryland
Maryland has a median age of 39.4 years, ranking #21 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 1.3% above the national value of 38.9 years.
Across Maryland's 24 counties, median age ranges from 36.2 years to 51.2 years. The county with the highest value is Talbot County at 51.2 years.
The median age of the total population.