How Old Do You Have to Be to Say You're "Middle Aged"?
Are you "middle aged"? It depends on who you ask.
There's never been a consensus on exactly what it is. Some say anywhere from 35 to 65. Others think that's too broad.
Merriam-Webster defines it as between "about 40" and "about 60." But a recent poll found plenty of people outside those ages think they fit the bill.
One in four Americans under 40 consider themselves middle aged. And one in five people over 60 say the same. So what do YOU think the cutoff is?
What's the age range where you have to admit you're not "young" anymore . . . but you still get to claim you're not an "old person" yet?
(Personally, I don't care about that label. All I want is to make it to 113, so I can tell people I'm a "teenager" again.)
Originally posted on February 5th, 2025