In December 1787, New Jersey was the third state admitted into the union that would become the United States of America. There is a lot of history to The Garden State but did you know that New Jersey’s Population Median Age is higher than the United States average?

Now I know that New Jersey’s 40.4 Median Age is not exactly high on the surface, but there are only 12 states with a higher average age population than New Jersey.  There are 33 states with a Median Age of their residents under 40 years old.

These Are The Most Youthful Towns In New Jersey

Some New Jersey towns have populations that are significantly younger than the state’s Median Age of 40.4 years old.  NJ Advance Media gathered demographic information from the American Community Survey U.S. Census Data to find out which New Jersey towns have the most youthful populations.

12. Gloucester City
Located on the Delaware River Front and the New Jersey side of the Walt Whitman Bridge, Gloucester City has a Median Age of 32.4 years old.

11. Camden
With a Median Age of 32.1 years old, Camden is a city rich with history and is today home to the Philadelphia 76ers Practice Facility.

10. Hoboken
The Hudson County town has a Median Age of 32 and is famous for being the original hometown of Frank Sinatra.

9. West Long Branch
The Monmouth County community is the home of Monmouth University and has a Median Age of 31.4 years old.

8. Passaic County
One of the northernmost counties in New Jersey, Passaic is home to many business corporate headquarters and has a Median Age of 30.5 years old.

7. North Hanover
The Burlington County town has a Median Age of 30.4 and has been rated one of the best places to live in New Jersey.

6. Bridgeton
The Cumberland County community has a Median Age of 29.7 years old and is famous for the town’s history as a hub for food processing and canning along with machine works and glass production.

5. Princeton
The Mercer County town has a Median Age of 28.6 because of the prestigious Ivy League University in town. Princeton University is one of the oldest academic institutions in the United States.

4. Glassboro
The Gloucester County town is the home of Rowan University and has a Median Age of 27.8 years old.

3. Penns Grove
The Salem County community is a short drive from the Delaware Memorial Bridge and the residential Median Age is 25 years old.

2. New Brunswick
The Middlesex County town has a Median Age of 24 thanks to Rutgers University and the numerous college students who live in the area.

1. Lakewood
The Ocean County community has a Median Age of 18.4 because 1 out of 10 residents are five years old or younger. Many families living in Lakewood in recent years.

A couple of the Most Youthful Towns in New Jersey also make the list of New Jersey’s Fastest Growing Cities: