What is the difference between Median and Average?

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I was looking up the average networth of 30 year olds in the United States and it said: “The average net worth is $122,000 and the median net worth is $35,112” my brain is too smooth please help.

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According to this data, if all 30 year olds shared equally, everyone could have $122,000. However, the actual distribution of net worth is such that half of 30 year olds have less than $35,112 and the other half has more.

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