Machias, New York Population by Age

The median age in Machias, New York is 48.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.59% were under the age of 15, 16.53% aged 15 to 29, 43.49% aged 30 to 64, 19.19% aged 65 to 84, and 5.21% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Machias, New York population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Machias 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 70 3.32%
5 to 9 years 126 5.97%
10 to 14 years 133 6.3%
15 to 19 years 158 7.48%
20 to 24 years 75 3.55%
25 to 29 years 116 5.5%
30 to 34 years 66 3.13%
35 to 39 years 70 3.32%
40 to 44 years 92 4.36%
45 to 49 years 181 8.57%
50 to 54 years 110 5.21%
55 to 59 years 130 6.16%
60 to 64 years 269 12.74%
65 to 69 years 82 3.88%
70 to 74 years 176 8.34%
75 to 79 years 93 4.41%
80 to 84 years 54 2.56%
85 years and over 110 5.21%
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Machias, New York population by age group

Key stats
562
Population under 25 years
344
Population aged 25-44
690
Population aged 45-64
515
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Machias 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
Machias, New York population by age group. The largest age group was 60-64 years with a poulation of 269 (12.74% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Machias, New York was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 269 (12.74%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Machias, New York was the 80-84 years with a population of 54 (2.56%).

Machias, New York population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Machias, New York'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 Machias 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.
Machias, New York 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 1,144 (54.19% 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 452 21.41%
18 to 64 years 1,144 54.19%
85 years and over 515 24.4%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Machias town's population under 18 was 21.41%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Machias town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 54.19%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Machias town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 24.40% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Machias, New York population pyramid

Population pyramid for Machias, New York 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 Machias town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Machias, New York, is 26.0.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Machias, New York, is 40.6.
  • Total dependency ratio for Machias, New York is 66.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Machias, New York is 2.5.
The graph shows Machias 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.
Machias, New York population pyramid i.e. Machias town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Machias, New York's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 32 38 70
5 to 9 years 87 39 126
10 to 14 years 67 66 133
15 to 19 years 66 92 158
20 to 24 years 48 27 75
25 to 29 years 72 44 116
30 to 34 years 19 47 66
35 to 39 years 46 24 70
40 to 44 years 55 37 92
45 to 49 years 63 118 181
50 to 54 years 41 69 110
55 to 59 years 75 55 130
60 to 64 years 144 125 269
65 to 69 years 29 53 82
70 to 74 years 115 61 176
75 to 79 years 29 64 93
80 to 84 years 0 54 54
85 years and over 64 46 110
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Things to know

What is the population of Machias, New York under 18?

Machias town's population under the age of 18 is 452, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 21.41% of the total resident population of Machias, New York.

What is the aging population in Machias, New York?

Machias town's population aged 65 years and above was 515. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 24.40% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Machias, New York was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 269 (12.74%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Machias, New York was the 80-84 years with a population of 54 (2.56%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Machias, New York Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Machias 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 Machias 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 Machias 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.

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

Machias, New York 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 Machias, New York population pyramid, which represents the Machias 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 Machias, New York, is 26.0.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Machias, New York, is 40.6.
  • Total dependency ratio for Machias, New York is 66.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Machias, New York is 2.5.

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