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 45.7 in 2021, compared to 39.2 in 2000, 37.3 in 1990 and 33.2 in 1980;
- was 45.7 in 2021 compared to 37.4 in Idaho;
- ranked 11th - from highest to lowest - out of Idaho's 44 counties in 2021.