ECONOMIC INDICATORS
OKLAHOMA RANKS 5TH YOUNGEST STATE IN U.S. Median Age by State 2023
38.6
40.6
38.5 36.3 39.1
44.9
40.7
43.4
40.5
37.8
40.2
39.3 32.3 37.9
40.5
41.5
39.1
41.1
39.4
37.4
40.4
39.9
39.5
42.0
38.3
37.9
39.3
38.2
39.2
39.3 38.9
39.4
39.1
37.1
39.3 39.9
40.5
39.6 37.9 42.8
35.9
39.3
38.7
Median Age (years)
SOURCE: 2023 ACS 1-YEAR ESTIMATES
32.3
44.9
• State of Oklahoma:
• Oklahoma City (MSA): • Median age: 36 years • 3 years younger than the national median.
• Median age: 37.1 years • Ranks as the 5th youngest state in the U.S. • Median age is more than 2 years younger than the national median of 39.3 years.
• Why is this important? • A younger median age in Oklahoma and Oklahoma City provides a strong, adaptable workforce, driving economic growth and making the region attractive for business investment and innovation.
For comprehensive Economic Indicator and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division at www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators or contact Eric Long, Research Economist, at 405-297-8976; elong@okcchamber.com.
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