Well, we finally did it. According to the latest Census Bureau estimates, New Hampshire is now tied with Florida for the distinction of being the fourth oldest state in the nation. Our median age went over 40 years old for the first time ever.
Here’s the 2008 top four lineup: Maine at 42.0, Vermont at 41.2, West Virginia at 40.6 followed by New Hampshire and Florida at 40.2 years old. New Hampshire’s median age has risen three years since 2000, which is twice the nationwide increase of 1.5 years.
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