Hillsborough County, FL Population by Age

The median age in Hillsborough County, FL is 37.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.57% were under the age of 15, 20.10% aged 15 to 29, 47.10% aged 30 to 64, 12.63% aged 65 to 84, and 1.60% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Hillsborough County, FL population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Hillsborough 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 86,171 5.97%
5 to 9 years 88,016 6.09%
10 to 14 years 94,042 6.51%
15 to 19 years 90,902 6.29%
20 to 24 years 90,545 6.27%
25 to 29 years 108,837 7.54%
30 to 34 years 108,946 7.54%
35 to 39 years 105,164 7.28%
40 to 44 years 96,481 6.68%
45 to 49 years 97,764 6.77%
50 to 54 years 95,419 6.61%
55 to 59 years 92,348 6.39%
60 to 64 years 84,159 5.83%
65 to 69 years 68,605 4.75%
70 to 74 years 56,724 3.93%
75 to 79 years 35,424 2.45%
80 to 84 years 21,707 1.5%
85 years and over 23,105 1.6%
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Hillsborough County, FL population by age group

Key stats
449,676
Population under 25 years
419,428
Population aged 25-44
369,690
Population aged 45-64
205,565
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Hillsborough 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
Hillsborough County, FL population by age group. The largest age group was 30-34 years with a poulation of 108,946 (7.54% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Hillsborough County, FL was for the group of age 30-34 years with a population of 108,946 (7.54%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Hillsborough County, FL was the 80-84 years with a population of 21,707 (1.50%).

Hillsborough County, FL population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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.
Hillsborough 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 915,997 (63.42% 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 322,797 22.35%
18 to 64 years 915,997 63.42%
85 years and over 205,565 14.23%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Hillsborough County's population under 18 was 22.35%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Hillsborough County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 63.42%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Hillsborough County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 14.23% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Hillsborough County, FL population pyramid

Population pyramid for Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Hillsborough County, FL, is 27.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Hillsborough County, FL, is 21.2.
  • Total dependency ratio for Hillsborough County, FL is 48.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Hillsborough County, FL is 4.7.
The graph shows Hillsborough 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.
Hillsborough County, FL population pyramid i.e. Hillsborough County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 44,208 41,963 86,171
5 to 9 years 44,408 43,608 88,016
10 to 14 years 49,211 44,831 94,042
15 to 19 years 46,465 44,437 90,902
20 to 24 years 45,053 45,492 90,545
25 to 29 years 53,709 55,128 108,837
30 to 34 years 54,153 54,793 108,946
35 to 39 years 50,966 54,198 105,164
40 to 44 years 48,897 47,584 96,481
45 to 49 years 48,483 49,281 97,764
50 to 54 years 47,366 48,053 95,419
55 to 59 years 44,473 47,875 92,348
60 to 64 years 41,241 42,918 84,159
65 to 69 years 31,898 36,707 68,605
70 to 74 years 26,280 30,444 56,724
75 to 79 years 15,838 19,586 35,424
80 to 84 years 9,306 12,401 21,707
85 years and over 8,403 14,702 23,105
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Things to know

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

Hillsborough County's population under the age of 18 is 322,797, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 22.35% of the total resident population of Hillsborough County, FL.

What is the aging population in Hillsborough County, FL?

Hillsborough County's population aged 65 years and above was 205,565. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 14.23% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Hillsborough County, FL was for the group of age 30-34 years with a population of 108,946 (7.54%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Hillsborough County, FL was the 80-84 years with a population of 21,707 (1.50%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Hillsborough County, FL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Hillsborough County - 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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.

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

Hillsborough County, FL 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 Hillsborough County, FL population pyramid, which represents the Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County, FL, is 27.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Hillsborough County, FL, is 21.2.
  • Total dependency ratio for Hillsborough County, FL is 48.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Hillsborough County, FL is 4.7.

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