RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,122
Youngest by median age, US counties · 1990
US counties with the youngest median age (2023 ACS). Madison County, Idaho leads at 20.0. 3,122 counties qualify in total. Utah carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest median age?
Madison County, Idaho ranks #1 with 20.0 (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median age?
Madison County, Idaho, Todd County, South Dakota, Radford, Virginia, Buffalo County, South Dakota, Utah County, Utah.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 ACS 5-year data.
How is median age measured?
Median age of all residents. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (1990).