How old are the people where you live? Here's an analysis state-by-state...

The median age splits the population into two equal groups, with as many people older than it has people younger than it...

 

Median and average are two different things. 

Don't believe me? Look it up for yourself.

 

This data fom the census beueau explains it in detail: 

https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023/population-estimates-characteristics.html