States with the oldest and youngest newlyweds

Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Chart: Axios Visuals People are saying "I do" later in life — and now, more say they'll never tie the knot. The big picture: The median age of those getting married for the first time was nearly 30 in 2023, up two years from 2010, according to census data. Compare that to 1950, when the median age was around 22, per the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey. State of play: D.C., New York and California residents are the oldest at their first marriage, at around 31, while Utah, Idaho and West Virginia residents are the youngest, at around 27, recent data shows.