Median Age in New York
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Age
39.8 years +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #19 of 52
How New York Compares
New York
39.8 years
National
38.9 years
2.3% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Wisconsin | 40.2 years |
| #17 | New Jersey | 40.1 years |
| #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 |
Highest Age Counties in New York
| # | County | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton County | 58.1 years |
| 2 | Essex County | 49.9 years |
| 3 | Columbia County | 49.8 years |
| 4 | Delaware County | 48.8 years |
| 5 | Schuyler County | 47.6 years |
| 6 | Greene County | 47.4 years |
| 7 | Warren County | 46.8 years |
| 8 | Schoharie County | 45.8 years |
| 9 | Washington County | 45.4 years |
| 10 | Chenango County | 45.0 years |
Lowest Age Counties in New York
| # | County | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Tompkins County | 32.3 years |
| 61 | Jefferson County | 33.7 years |
| 60 | Rockland County | 34.8 years |
| 59 | Bronx County | 36.0 years |
| 58 | Kings County | 36.5 years |
| 57 | Orange County | 37.0 years |
| 56 | Cortland County | 37.0 years |
| 55 | Albany County | 38.4 years |
| 54 | Allegany County | 38.7 years |
| 53 | New York County | 38.9 years |
Median Age in New York
New York has a median age of 39.8 years, ranking #19 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 2.3% above the national value of 38.9 years.
Across New York's 62 counties, median age ranges from 32.3 years to 58.1 years. The county with the highest value is Hamilton County at 58.1 years.
The median age of the total population.