Acushnet, Massachusetts Population by Age

The median age in Acushnet, Massachusetts is 46.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 14.71% were under the age of 15, 18.46% aged 15 to 29, 45.04% aged 30 to 64, 20.19% aged 65 to 84, and 1.61% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Acushnet, Massachusetts population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Acushnet town's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 375 3.56%
5 to 9 years 583 5.54%
10 to 14 years 589 5.6%
15 to 19 years 594 5.65%
20 to 24 years 589 5.6%
25 to 29 years 759 7.21%
30 to 34 years 525 4.99%
35 to 39 years 652 6.2%
40 to 44 years 504 4.79%
45 to 49 years 753 7.16%
50 to 54 years 786 7.47%
55 to 59 years 840 7.98%
60 to 64 years 678 6.44%
65 to 69 years 537 5.1%
70 to 74 years 736 7%
75 to 79 years 608 5.78%
80 to 84 years 243 2.31%
85 years and over 169 1.61%
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Acushnet, Massachusetts population by age group

Key stats
2,730
Population under 25 years
2,440
Population aged 25-44
3,057
Population aged 45-64
2,293
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Acushnet town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Acushnet, Massachusetts population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 840 (7.98% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Acushnet, Massachusetts was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 840 (7.98%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Acushnet, Massachusetts was the 85+ years with a population of 169 (1.61%).

Acushnet, Massachusetts population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Acushnet, Massachusetts's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Acushnet town's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Acushnet, Massachusetts population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 6,317 (60.05% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 1,910 18.16%
18 to 64 years 6,317 60.05%
85 years and over 2,293 21.8%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Acushnet town's population under 18 was 18.16%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Acushnet town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.05%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Acushnet town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 21.80% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Acushnet, Massachusetts population pyramid

Population pyramid for Acushnet, Massachusetts is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Acushnet town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Acushnet, Massachusetts, is 23.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Acushnet, Massachusetts, is 34.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Acushnet, Massachusetts is 57.5.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Acushnet, Massachusetts is 2.9.
The graph shows Acushnet town's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Acushnet, Massachusetts population pyramid i.e. Acushnet town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Acushnet, Massachusetts's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 178 197 375
5 to 9 years 303 280 583
10 to 14 years 261 328 589
15 to 19 years 252 342 594
20 to 24 years 319 270 589
25 to 29 years 317 442 759
30 to 34 years 225 300 525
35 to 39 years 308 344 652
40 to 44 years 166 338 504
45 to 49 years 453 300 753
50 to 54 years 325 461 786
55 to 59 years 419 421 840
60 to 64 years 335 343 678
65 to 69 years 226 311 537
70 to 74 years 386 350 736
75 to 79 years 308 300 608
80 to 84 years 117 126 243
85 years and over 122 47 169
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Things to know

What is the population of Acushnet, Massachusetts under 18?

Acushnet town's population under the age of 18 is 1,910, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 18.16% of the total resident population of Acushnet, Massachusetts.

What is the aging population in Acushnet, Massachusetts?

Acushnet town's population aged 65 years and above was 2,293. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 21.80% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Acushnet, Massachusetts Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Acushnet town age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Acushnet town population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Acushnet town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Acushnet town by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Acushnet town.

Key observations

The largest age group in Acushnet, Massachusetts was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 840 (7.98%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Acushnet, Massachusetts was the 85+ years with a population of 169 (1.61%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Acushnet town population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Acushnet town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Acushnet town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Acushnet town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Acushnet, Massachusetts Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Acushnet town - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Acushnet town population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Acushnet town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Acushnet town population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Acushnet town population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Acushnet town is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Acushnet town is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Acushnet town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Acushnet, Massachusetts Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Acushnet, Massachusetts population pyramid, which represents the Acushnet town population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Acushnet, Massachusetts, is 23.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Acushnet, Massachusetts, is 34.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Acushnet, Massachusetts is 57.5.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Acushnet, Massachusetts is 2.9.

Acushnet town population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Acushnet town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Acushnet town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Acushnet town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Acushnet town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Acushnet town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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