Oct 6, 2025 - News
Utahns are America's youngest newlyweds
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Utahns are saying "I do" earlier than most Americans.
The big picture: Utah's prominent religion, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, encourages its members to wed early.
By the numbers: Utahns are the nation's youngest newlyweds, entering their first marriage at the average age of 26.2, according to 2024 Census data.
- In 2023, the median age of Utahns getting hitched for the first time was 26.
- That's nearly three years younger than the national average age of nearly 30.
Yes, but: That figure has climbed as young adults delay traditional milestones.
- In 1950, the median age at first marriage was roughly 22.