@John Doe123 I felt exactly how you feel as far as the curiosity as to why younger men don't seek to join lodges. But at the same token I don't dwell on it, because it benefits me in no way. I think nowadays some of the younger generation either don't necessarily know about masons, haven't really been exposed to it (seeing that they don't recruit), or maybe they just don't care about it [at the moment or period unformately]. I can only speak for myself. I'm 24. I'm not a mason [yet] By the way. The lodge I petitioned, the youngest member that they have if I had to take a guess would be late 30s to early 40s. Like I mentioned earlier when I noticed that I wondered why there were no younger members, but I quickly killed that though because I thought what should it really matter, if it's something I want to do and I know my reason for why I want to join, why should me being the youngest member [if initiated] matter.
I have the thought of if I am given the opportunity to join, I would use myself to promote the fact that a young man is a part of the lodge and hopefully be a role model and lead by example to hopefully get the younger generation to become interested, learn about it, and to eventually petition for membership.
My advice from a fellow seeker to another, don't look too deeply into the reasons there aren't many young masons compared to older masons, gather your reasons for potentially wanting to join and just go for what you want if you decide it is something that you want to do. I hope I was able to help in some way or another. I used my situation to give feedback and offer support. If you decide to petition, best of luck!