A new demographic analysis shows the U.S. isn’t aging evenly. Some states are getting dramatically older, while others are becoming younger at a much faster pace.

To see where the youngest Americans are living, Your Law Firm analyzed Census Bureau and CDC data to build a “Youth Index” based on median age, the share of residents under 18, and migration patterns among young adults versus retirees.

The results highlight clear regional divides — and show just how quickly certain states are shifting.

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The 10 Youngest States in the U.S.

10. Georgia

Youth Index Score: 53.99
Median Age: 37.4
Under 18: 23.5%
Migration Ratio: 3.05

Georgia’s steady draw of young adults — especially around Atlanta — keeps the state’s age profile lower than most of the Southeast. A growing tech scene and film industry bring in early-career workers looking for opportunity.

9. Louisiana

Youth Index Score: 54.07
Median Age: 37.8
Under 18: 23.6%
Migration Ratio: 3.25

Louisiana stays young due to strong family networks, university hubs, and an economy that consistently recruits workers in their twenties and thirties. Its large share of residents under 18 also keeps the median age down.

8. Idaho

Youth Index Score: 54.64
Median Age: 37.1
Under 18: 24.5%
Migration Ratio: 2.50

Young families priced out of coastal cities continue to move to Idaho, lowering the median age and shifting the state’s demographic makeup. The rapid growth creates both opportunity and strain in schools and housing.

7. Oklahoma

Youth Index Score: 58.08
Median Age: 36.9
Under 18: 24.1%
Migration Ratio: 3.11

Affordable living, military communities, and energy-sector jobs help Oklahoma retain and attract young adults. Its high birth rate reinforces that trend.

6. Nebraska

Youth Index Score: 61.14
Median Age: 37.1
Under 18: 24.7%
Migration Ratio: 3.43

Nebraska’s mix of stable jobs and university towns keeps its age profile younger than most of the Midwest. New graduates often stay local due to strong job placement and low housing costs.

5. Kansas

Youth Index Score: 62.05
Median Age: 37.2
Under 18: 24.0%
Migration Ratio: 3.96

Kansas’ strong migration ratio reflects its appeal to young workers in agriculture, military, and growing tech fields. Families tend to stay, keeping the under-18 share high.

4. Alaska

Youth Index Score: 67.89
Median Age: 35.6
Under 18: 24.3%
Migration Ratio: 3.78

Alaska consistently draws younger adults seeking high-paying, short-term work. The military presence and oil industry also contribute to a youthful population.

3. Texas

Youth Index Score: 68.70
Median Age: 35.5
Under 18: 25.2%
Migration Ratio: 3.43

Texas’ population boom is driven by strong immigration, high birth rates, and job growth in major metros. Families and young professionals moving to the state keep it among the youngest in the country.

2. North Dakota

Youth Index Score: 71.07
Median Age: 35.7
Under 18: 23.7%
Migration Ratio: 4.62

The state’s huge influx of 20- and 30-somethings tied to the energy industry propels it to #2. It has the highest young-to-older migration ratio in the entire study.

1. Utah

Youth Index Score: 99.23
Median Age: 31.7
Under 18: 28.3%
Migration Ratio: 4.50

Utah is, by far, America’s youngest state. High birth rates, strong job growth, and a culture centered around family life all push the median age down. Nearly a third of Utah’s population is under 18 — the highest share in the country.

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