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.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.