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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS DEMOGRAPHICS
Demographic facts are pertinent for those hoping to understand and market to members of the Marine Corps and
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United States Marine Corps Age Distribution
Age Distribution of the Marine Corps
Source: DMDC - September 2010
41-50, 3.3%, 3% 51-59, 0.2%, 0%
THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
The current end strength of the United States
Marine Corps is 202,612 active duty personnel
dispersed worldwide. Almost half of the population
of this elite force are between the ages of
22 and 30.
36-40
4,418
22%
Active Duty Officer Age Distribution
Source: USMC Concepts & Programs 2010
< 25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41+
41+
3,272
16%
31-35
4,129
20%
< 25
3,478
17%
26-30
5,231
25%
31-40, 14.7%,
15%
22-30, 48.5%,
49%
18-21, 33.4%,
33%
Compared to the enlisted force, the active duty
Marine Corps Officers are older on average with
the greatest distribution of personnel in the 26 to
30 age range.
Active Duty Enlisted Age Distribution
Source: USMC Concepts & Programs 2010
The majority of enlisted personnel tend to be
younger in age, with many entering the Marine
Corps after graduation from high school. The
bulk of this population is comprised of personnel
younger than 26 years of age.
31 - 35, 12,546
, 7%
26 - 30,
27,394 , 15%
36 - 40, 7,447 ,
4%
22 - 25, 59,877
, 33%
41+, 3,206 ,
2%
17 - 21, 71,677
, 39%
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