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Fort Worth, TX Population by Age

The median age in Fort Worth, TX is 33.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 22.86% were under the age of 15, 22.24% aged 15 to 29, 45.02% aged 30 to 64, 8.82% aged 65 to 84, and 1.06% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Fort Worth, TX population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Fort Worth'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 69,027 7.6%
5 to 9 years 69,098 7.61%
10 to 14 years 69,591 7.66%
15 to 19 years 65,642 7.23%
20 to 24 years 63,512 6.99%
25 to 29 years 72,881 8.02%
30 to 34 years 74,882 8.24%
35 to 39 years 67,553 7.44%
40 to 44 years 61,989 6.82%
45 to 49 years 57,517 6.33%
50 to 54 years 52,822 5.81%
55 to 59 years 51,712 5.69%
60 to 64 years 42,486 4.68%
65 to 69 years 32,476 3.57%
70 to 74 years 23,751 2.61%
75 to 79 years 14,714 1.62%
80 to 84 years 9,169 1.01%
85 years and over 9,647 1.06%
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Fort Worth, TX population by age group

Key stats
336,870
Population under 25 years
277,305
Population aged 25-44
204,537
Population aged 45-64
89,757
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Fort Worth'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
Fort Worth, TX population by age group. The largest age group was 30-34 years with a poulation of 74,882 (8.24% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Fort Worth, TX was for the group of age 30-34 years with a population of 74,882 (8.24%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Fort Worth, TX was the 80-84 years with a population of 9,169 (1.01%).

Fort Worth, TX population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Fort Worth, TX'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 Fort Worth'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.
Fort Worth, TX 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 571,075 (62.86% 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 247,637 27.26%
18 to 64 years 571,075 62.86%
85 years and over 89,757 9.88%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Fort Worth's population under 18 was 27.26%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Fort Worth's working population (between 18 and 64) was 62.86%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Fort Worth's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 9.88% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Fort Worth, TX population pyramid

Population pyramid for Fort Worth, TX 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 Fort Worth's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Fort Worth, TX, is 34.0.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Fort Worth, TX, is 14.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Fort Worth, TX is 48.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Fort Worth, TX is 6.8.
The graph shows Fort Worth'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.
Fort Worth, TX population pyramid i.e. Fort Worth population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Fort Worth, TX's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 35,711 33,316 69,027
5 to 9 years 33,692 35,406 69,098
10 to 14 years 35,082 34,509 69,591
15 to 19 years 32,868 32,774 65,642
20 to 24 years 30,253 33,259 63,512
25 to 29 years 34,651 38,230 72,881
30 to 34 years 36,485 38,397 74,882
35 to 39 years 33,758 33,795 67,553
40 to 44 years 31,026 30,963 61,989
45 to 49 years 28,509 29,008 57,517
50 to 54 years 26,617 26,205 52,822
55 to 59 years 24,936 26,776 51,712
60 to 64 years 21,180 21,306 42,486
65 to 69 years 15,319 17,157 32,476
70 to 74 years 10,228 13,523 23,751
75 to 79 years 6,393 8,321 14,714
80 to 84 years 3,607 5,562 9,169
85 years and over 3,347 6,300 9,647
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Things to know

What is the population of Fort Worth, TX under 18?

Fort Worth's population under the age of 18 is 247,637, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 27.26% of the total resident population of Fort Worth, TX.

What is the aging population in Fort Worth, TX?

Fort Worth's population aged 65 years and above was 89,757. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 9.88% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Fort Worth, TX was for the group of age 30-34 years with a population of 74,882 (8.24%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Fort Worth, TX was the 80-84 years with a population of 9,169 (1.01%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth. 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.

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

Fort Worth, TX 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 Fort Worth, TX population pyramid, which represents the Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth, TX, is 34.0.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Fort Worth, TX, is 14.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Fort Worth, TX is 48.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Fort Worth, TX is 6.8.

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

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