Cary, IL Population by Age

The median age in Cary, IL is 39.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.14% were under the age of 15, 18.51% aged 15 to 29, 50.95% aged 30 to 64, 10.39% aged 65 to 84, and 1.02% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Cary, IL population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Cary'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 997 5.56%
5 to 9 years 952 5.31%
10 to 14 years 1,480 8.26%
15 to 19 years 1,203 6.71%
20 to 24 years 1,184 6.61%
25 to 29 years 929 5.18%
30 to 34 years 1,114 6.22%
35 to 39 years 1,201 6.7%
40 to 44 years 1,427 7.96%
45 to 49 years 1,020 5.69%
50 to 54 years 1,486 8.29%
55 to 59 years 1,530 8.54%
60 to 64 years 1,352 7.55%
65 to 69 years 962 5.37%
70 to 74 years 431 2.41%
75 to 79 years 283 1.58%
80 to 84 years 186 1.04%
85 years and over 182 1.02%
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Cary, IL population by age group

Key stats
5,816
Population under 25 years
4,671
Population aged 25-44
5,388
Population aged 45-64
2,044
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Cary'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
Cary, IL population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 1,530 (8.54% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Cary, IL was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 1,530 (8.54%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Cary, IL was the 85+ years with a population of 182 (1.02%).

Cary, IL population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Cary, IL'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 Cary'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.
Cary, IL 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 11,649 (65.01% 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 4,226 23.58%
18 to 64 years 11,649 65.01%
85 years and over 2,044 11.41%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Cary's population under 18 was 23.58%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Cary's working population (between 18 and 64) was 65.01%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Cary's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 11.41% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Cary, IL population pyramid

Population pyramid for Cary, IL 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 Cary's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Cary, IL, is 27.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Cary, IL, is 16.4.
  • Total dependency ratio for Cary, IL is 44.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Cary, IL is 6.1.
The graph shows Cary'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.
Cary, IL population pyramid i.e. Cary population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Cary, IL's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 545 452 997
5 to 9 years 543 409 952
10 to 14 years 691 789 1,480
15 to 19 years 662 541 1,203
20 to 24 years 651 533 1,184
25 to 29 years 477 452 929
30 to 34 years 594 520 1,114
35 to 39 years 493 708 1,201
40 to 44 years 723 704 1,427
45 to 49 years 463 557 1,020
50 to 54 years 698 788 1,486
55 to 59 years 782 748 1,530
60 to 64 years 611 741 1,352
65 to 69 years 490 472 962
70 to 74 years 193 238 431
75 to 79 years 157 126 283
80 to 84 years 70 116 186
85 years and over 77 105 182
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Things to know

What is the population of Cary, IL under 18?

Cary's population under the age of 18 is 4,226, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 23.58% of the total resident population of Cary, IL.

What is the aging population in Cary, IL?

Cary's population aged 65 years and above was 2,044. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 11.41% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Cary, IL Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Cary by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Cary.

Key observations

The largest age group in Cary, IL was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 1,530 (8.54%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Cary, IL was the 85+ years with a population of 182 (1.02%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Cary, IL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Cary - 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 Cary 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 Cary. 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.

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

Cary, IL 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 Cary, IL population pyramid, which represents the Cary 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 Cary, IL, is 27.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Cary, IL, is 16.4.
  • Total dependency ratio for Cary, IL is 44.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Cary, IL is 6.1.

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