Tag: age_structure

US Population Median Age Rises to 39.4, Sex Gap Narrows Among Elderly

9 Apr 2026 11:28 a.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

New U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the nation's median age increased to 39.4 in 2025. The gap in numbers between men and women in older age groups has significantly narrowed over the past 25 years.

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