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Brevard County, FL Population by Age

The median age in Brevard County, FL is 47.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.05% were under the age of 15, 16.14% aged 15 to 29, 45.28% aged 30 to 64, 20.43% aged 65 to 84, and 3.10% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Brevard County, FL population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Brevard County'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 27,419 4.56%
5 to 9 years 28,129 4.68%
10 to 14 years 34,970 5.81%
15 to 19 years 32,399 5.39%
20 to 24 years 30,572 5.08%
25 to 29 years 34,140 5.68%
30 to 34 years 33,606 5.59%
35 to 39 years 31,354 5.21%
40 to 44 years 33,298 5.54%
45 to 49 years 34,419 5.72%
50 to 54 years 40,460 6.73%
55 to 59 years 50,970 8.47%
60 to 64 years 48,311 8.03%
65 to 69 years 43,038 7.15%
70 to 74 years 35,797 5.95%
75 to 79 years 26,600 4.42%
80 to 84 years 17,470 2.9%
85 years and over 18,621 3.1%
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Brevard County, FL population by age group

Key stats
153,489
Population under 25 years
132,398
Population aged 25-44
174,160
Population aged 45-64
141,526
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Brevard County'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
Brevard County, FL population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 50,970 (8.47% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Brevard County, FL was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 50,970 (8.47%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Brevard County, FL was the 80-84 years with a population of 17,470 (2.90%).

Brevard County, FL population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Brevard County, FL'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 Brevard County'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.
Brevard County, FL 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 349,218 (58.05% 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 110,829 18.42%
18 to 64 years 349,218 58.05%
85 years and over 141,526 23.53%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Brevard County's population under 18 was 18.42%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Brevard County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 58.05%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Brevard County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 23.53% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Brevard County, FL population pyramid

Population pyramid for Brevard County, FL 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 Brevard County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Brevard County, FL, is 24.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Brevard County, FL, is 38.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Brevard County, FL is 62.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Brevard County, FL is 2.6.
The graph shows Brevard County'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.
Brevard County, FL population pyramid i.e. Brevard County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Brevard County, FL's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 14,007 13,412 27,419
5 to 9 years 14,370 13,759 28,129
10 to 14 years 18,039 16,931 34,970
15 to 19 years 16,906 15,493 32,399
20 to 24 years 16,233 14,339 30,572
25 to 29 years 17,728 16,412 34,140
30 to 34 years 16,941 16,665 33,606
35 to 39 years 15,814 15,540 31,354
40 to 44 years 16,024 17,274 33,298
45 to 49 years 16,785 17,634 34,419
50 to 54 years 19,705 20,755 40,460
55 to 59 years 25,148 25,822 50,970
60 to 64 years 22,796 25,515 48,311
65 to 69 years 20,278 22,760 43,038
70 to 74 years 17,426 18,371 35,797
75 to 79 years 12,832 13,768 26,600
80 to 84 years 7,817 9,653 17,470
85 years and over 7,013 11,608 18,621
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Things to know

What is the population of Brevard County, FL under 18?

Brevard County's population under the age of 18 is 110,829, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 18.42% of the total resident population of Brevard County, FL.

What is the aging population in Brevard County, FL?

Brevard County's population aged 65 years and above was 141,526. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 23.53% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Brevard County, FL Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Brevard County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Brevard County 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 Brevard County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Brevard County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Brevard County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Brevard County, FL was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 50,970 (8.47%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Brevard County, FL was the 80-84 years with a population of 17,470 (2.90%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Brevard County 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 Brevard County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Brevard County 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 Brevard County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Brevard County, FL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Brevard County - Population and Percentage Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Brevard County 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 Brevard County. 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.

Brevard County 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 Brevard County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Brevard County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Brevard County 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 Brevard County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Brevard County, FL Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Brevard County, FL population pyramid, which represents the Brevard County 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 Brevard County, FL, is 24.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Brevard County, FL, is 38.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Brevard County, FL is 62.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Brevard County, FL is 2.6.

Brevard County 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 Brevard County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Brevard County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Brevard County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Brevard County 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 Brevard County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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