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Washington: Median age

Median age is the age at which half the population is younger and half is older.  A lower median age indicates a relatively younger population, while a higher median age indicates a relatively older population.

The median age in Washington . . .

  • was 37.5 in 2014, compared to 35.3 in 2000, 33.1 in 1990 and 29.8 in 1980;

  • was 37.5 in 2014 compared to 37.7 in the U.S..
 

To get the most out of this indicator . . .

 

Ask questions:

 

·         How does your county’s median age compare to that of your state and/or neighboring counties?

 

Look at other indicators:

 

·         “Population: Age” – How many people are under age 18, age 18-64, or age 65 and older?

 

Dig deeper:

 

·         Look at the county rankings for your state and/or view maps to see how your county compares to others.

·         Take a Big Picture view of your county.

·         If you have specific questions, send us an e-mail.





Source: 1980 and 1990: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census of Population and Housing, USA Counties, (http://censtats.census.gov/usa/usa.shtml);
2000 & 2010: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census of Population and Housing, (http://factfinder2.census.gov);
2011-2014: U.S. U.S. Bureau of the Census, County Population Estimates, (http://www.census.gov/popest/); DATE LAST UPDATED: August 31, 2015.

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