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Irvine, CA Population by Age

The median age in Irvine, CA is 33.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.45% were under the age of 15, 24.76% aged 15 to 29, 46.68% aged 30 to 64, 8.92% aged 65 to 84, and 1.18% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Irvine, CA population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Irvine'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 19,845 6.66%
5 to 9 years 17,037 5.72%
10 to 14 years 18,083 6.07%
15 to 19 years 23,407 7.86%
20 to 24 years 24,800 8.33%
25 to 29 years 25,553 8.58%
30 to 34 years 26,208 8.8%
35 to 39 years 22,541 7.57%
40 to 44 years 20,642 6.93%
45 to 49 years 21,361 7.17%
50 to 54 years 19,251 6.46%
55 to 59 years 16,436 5.52%
60 to 64 years 12,620 4.24%
65 to 69 years 10,038 3.37%
70 to 74 years 8,183 2.75%
75 to 79 years 5,062 1.7%
80 to 84 years 3,281 1.1%
85 years and over 3,520 1.18%
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Irvine, CA population by age group

Key stats
103,172
Population under 25 years
94,944
Population aged 25-44
69,668
Population aged 45-64
30,084
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Irvine'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
Irvine, CA population by age group. The largest age group was 30-34 years with a poulation of 26,208 (8.80% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Irvine, CA was for the group of age 30-34 years with a population of 26,208 (8.80%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Irvine, CA was the 80-84 years with a population of 3,281 (1.10%).

Irvine, CA population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Irvine, CA'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 Irvine'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.
Irvine, CA 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 201,444 (67.63% 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 66,340 22.27%
18 to 64 years 201,444 67.63%
85 years and over 30,084 10.1%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Irvine's population under 18 was 22.27%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Irvine's working population (between 18 and 64) was 67.63%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Irvine's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 10.10% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Irvine, CA population pyramid

Population pyramid for Irvine, CA 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 Irvine's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Irvine, CA, is 25.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Irvine, CA, is 14.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Irvine, CA is 40.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Irvine, CA is 7.1.
The graph shows Irvine'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.
Irvine, CA population pyramid i.e. Irvine population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Irvine, CA's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 10,814 9,031 19,845
5 to 9 years 8,789 8,248 17,037
10 to 14 years 8,877 9,206 18,083
15 to 19 years 11,057 12,350 23,407
20 to 24 years 12,523 12,277 24,800
25 to 29 years 12,788 12,765 25,553
30 to 34 years 13,296 12,912 26,208
35 to 39 years 10,580 11,961 22,541
40 to 44 years 9,968 10,674 20,642
45 to 49 years 9,918 11,443 21,361
50 to 54 years 10,207 9,044 19,251
55 to 59 years 8,205 8,231 16,436
60 to 64 years 5,797 6,823 12,620
65 to 69 years 4,623 5,415 10,038
70 to 74 years 3,896 4,287 8,183
75 to 79 years 2,257 2,805 5,062
80 to 84 years 1,483 1,798 3,281
85 years and over 1,621 1,899 3,520
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Things to know

What is the population of Irvine, CA under 18?

Irvine's population under the age of 18 is 66,340, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 22.27% of the total resident population of Irvine, CA.

What is the aging population in Irvine, CA?

Irvine's population aged 65 years and above was 30,084. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 10.10% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Irvine, CA was for the group of age 30-34 years with a population of 26,208 (8.80%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Irvine, CA was the 80-84 years with a population of 3,281 (1.10%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Irvine, CA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Irvine - 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 Irvine 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 Irvine. 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.

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

Irvine, CA 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 Irvine, CA population pyramid, which represents the Irvine 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 Irvine, CA, is 25.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Irvine, CA, is 14.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Irvine, CA is 40.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Irvine, CA is 7.1.

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