Dighton, Massachusetts Population by Age

The median age in Dighton, Massachusetts is 42.4, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 13.69% were under the age of 15, 19.87% aged 15 to 29, 50.26% aged 30 to 64, 14.49% aged 65 to 84, and 1.69% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Dighton, Massachusetts population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Dighton 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 279 3.49%
5 to 9 years 444 5.55%
10 to 14 years 373 4.66%
15 to 19 years 673 8.41%
20 to 24 years 480 6%
25 to 29 years 437 5.46%
30 to 34 years 448 5.6%
35 to 39 years 724 9.05%
40 to 44 years 346 4.32%
45 to 49 years 620 7.75%
50 to 54 years 592 7.4%
55 to 59 years 647 8.08%
60 to 64 years 645 8.06%
65 to 69 years 492 6.15%
70 to 74 years 304 3.8%
75 to 79 years 198 2.47%
80 to 84 years 166 2.07%
85 years and over 135 1.69%
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Dighton, Massachusetts population by age group

Key stats
2,249
Population under 25 years
1,955
Population aged 25-44
2,504
Population aged 45-64
1,295
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Dighton 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
Dighton, Massachusetts population by age group. The largest age group was 35-39 years with a poulation of 724 (9.05% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Dighton, Massachusetts was for the group of age 35-39 years with a population of 724 (9.05%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Dighton, Massachusetts was the 85+ years with a population of 135 (1.69%).

Dighton, Massachusetts population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Dighton, 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 Dighton 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.
Dighton, 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 5,194 (64.90% 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 1,514 18.92%
18 to 64 years 5,194 64.9%
85 years and over 1,295 16.18%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Dighton town's population under 18 was 18.92%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Dighton town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 64.90%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Dighton town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.18% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Dighton, Massachusetts population pyramid

Population pyramid for Dighton, 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 Dighton town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dighton, Massachusetts, is 19.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dighton, Massachusetts, is 23.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dighton, Massachusetts is 42.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dighton, Massachusetts is 4.3.
The graph shows Dighton 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.
Dighton, Massachusetts population pyramid i.e. Dighton town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 136 143 279
5 to 9 years 197 247 444
10 to 14 years 238 135 373
15 to 19 years 356 317 673
20 to 24 years 237 243 480
25 to 29 years 141 296 437
30 to 34 years 252 196 448
35 to 39 years 347 377 724
40 to 44 years 132 214 346
45 to 49 years 248 372 620
50 to 54 years 346 246 592
55 to 59 years 355 292 647
60 to 64 years 301 344 645
65 to 69 years 244 248 492
70 to 74 years 169 135 304
75 to 79 years 83 115 198
80 to 84 years 122 44 166
85 years and over 62 73 135
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Things to know

What is the population of Dighton, Massachusetts under 18?

Dighton town's population under the age of 18 is 1,514, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 18.92% of the total resident population of Dighton, Massachusetts.

What is the aging population in Dighton, Massachusetts?

Dighton town's population aged 65 years and above was 1,295. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 16.18% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Dighton, Massachusetts Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Dighton 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 Dighton 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 Dighton town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Dighton town by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Dighton town.

Key observations

The largest age group in Dighton, Massachusetts was for the group of age 35-39 years with a population of 724 (9.05%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Dighton, Massachusetts was the 85+ years with a population of 135 (1.69%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Dighton, Massachusetts Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Dighton 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 Dighton 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 Dighton 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.

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

Dighton, 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 Dighton, Massachusetts population pyramid, which represents the Dighton 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 Dighton, Massachusetts, is 19.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dighton, Massachusetts, is 23.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dighton, Massachusetts is 42.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dighton, Massachusetts is 4.3.

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