Age:

• The mean age is 57.5
• The median age is 59
• The oldest senator is 70
• The youngest senator is 40

Experience:

The average number of years of legislative experience is 14.7, with legislative experience up to 37 years.

The senators have a combined total of 455 years of legislative experience.

The Senate is composed of:

• 25 men and 6 women
• 19 Republicans and 12 Democrats
• 29 incumbents and 2 new members

Occupations or Industries Include:

Revised: February 2, 2011