Median Age
2000
In 2000, the median age of persons living in Washington State was 35.3 years.
San Juan County had the highest median age at 47.4 years. Jefferson County was close behind at 47.1 years.
Whitman County, home of Washington State University, had the state's lowest median age (24.7 years). Franklin County (28.0 years) and Adams County (29.6 years) were the only two additional counties with median age less than 30 years.
Percent of Population Age 85 and Above
2000
In 2000, 1.4 percent of Washington State residents were age 85 or above.
Garfield County's share of population age 85 or older was 2.9%, more than double the state average, and the highest of any Washington county. Lincoln County's share (2.8%) was almost as high.
Franklin County, with only 0.8% of residents age 85 or older, was at the other extreme.
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Last modified: August 24, 2004
E-mail: OFM.Forecasting@ofm.wa.gov
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