Each state of the United States selects two senators to represent their states in the United States Senate. In 1913, the 17th Amendment[?] to the United States Constitution provided for the direct popular election of senators; prior to this, senators were selected by state legislatures.
... to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 96.1 males. For every 100 females age ...