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Youngest Cities — United States

1 Kiryas Joel NY 15.1
2 Monsey NY 15.6
3 New Square NY 15.8
4 Kaser NY 15.9
5 Lakewood NJ 17.3
6 Salida del Sol Estates TX 17.8
7 Olivarez TX 18.1
8 Fort Belvoir VA 18.9
9 California Polytechnic State University CA 19.2
10 Clemson University SC 19.3
11 University at Buffalo NY 19.4
12 Binghamton University NY 19.5
13 University of California-Davis CA 19.5
14 Kingston RI 19.6
15 University of Virginia VA 19.6
16 Rochester Institute of Technology NY 19.7
17 Rutgers University-Busch Campus NJ 19.9
18 University of California-Santa Barbara CA 19.9
19 Stony Brook University NY 19.9
20 Durham NH 20.0
21 South Hill NY 20.1
22 Villanova PA 20.1
23 Notre Dame IN 20.2
24 Fort Leonard Wood MO 20.3
25 Storrs CT 20.4
26 University CDP (Orange County) FL 20.4
27 Mila Doce TX 20.7
28 George Mason VA 20.8
29 Prairie View TX 20.9
30 Cullowhee NC 20.9
31 Air Force Academy CO 20.9
32 Rexburg ID 21.0
33 Fort Lee VA 21.0
34 Grambling LA 21.1
35 Lackland AFB TX 21.1
36 Isla Vista CA 21.2
37 Oxford OH 21.2
38 Amherst Town MA 21.3
39 East Lansing MI 21.3
40 Geneseo NY 21.3
41 California PA 21.4
42 West Lafayette IN 21.4
43 Allendale MI 21.4
44 State College PA 21.4
45 Boone NC 21.5
46 West Point NY 21.5
47 Fort Stewart GA 21.6
48 College Park MD 21.6
49 New Paltz NY 21.6
50 Camp Pendleton Mainside CA 21.6
51 Whitewater WI 21.7
52 Orono ME 21.7
53 Dahlonega GA 21.7
54 Potsdam NY 21.7
55 Fort Bliss TX 21.7
56 Fort Hood TX 21.8
57 Athens OH 21.8
58 Hanover NH 21.8
59 Ephraim UT 21.8
60 Houghton MI 21.9
61 Blacksburg VA 21.9
62 Travelers Rest SC 21.9
63 Elon NC 21.9
64 Newark DE 22.0
65 Morehead KY 22.0
66 Fort Carson CO 22.1
67 Eagle Mountain UT 22.1
68 Fort Campbell North KY 22.2
69 Gettysburg PA 22.3
70 Fort Riley KS 22.3
71 Canton NY 22.4
72 Millersville PA 22.5
73 Statesboro GA 22.5
74 Indiana PA 22.5
75 Lexington VA 22.5
76 Quantico Base VA 22.5
77 Bangor Base WA 22.6
78 Kaneohe Base HI 22.7
79 Central SC 22.7
80 Stanford CA 22.7
81 Schofield Barracks HI 22.8
82 Pullman WA 22.8
83 Vermillion SD 22.9
84 College Station TX 22.9
85 Fort Polk South LA 22.9
86 Radford VA 23.0
87 Fort Lewis WA 23.0
88 Big Rapids MI 23.0
89 Camp Pendleton South CA 23.1
90 Platteville WI 23.1
91 Oneonta NY 23.1
92 Wayne NE 23.1
93 Laie HI 23.2
94 Laurel Bay SC 23.3
95 Jacksonville NC 23.3
96 Arkadelphia AR 23.3
97 Mount Pleasant MI 23.3
98 Saratoga Springs UT 23.3
99 Ames IA 23.3
100 Fort Irwin CA 23.4

The youngest cities in United States by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Kiryas Joel has a median age of 15.1 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Kiryas Joel's population is under 15.1 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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