Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania Population by Age

The median age in Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania is 50.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 12.97% were under the age of 15, 12.50% aged 15 to 29, 45.18% aged 30 to 64, 27.52% aged 65 to 84, and 1.82% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Potter township'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 96 2.65%
5 to 9 years 155 4.28%
10 to 14 years 219 6.04%
15 to 19 years 196 5.41%
20 to 24 years 100 2.76%
25 to 29 years 157 4.33%
30 to 34 years 90 2.48%
35 to 39 years 235 6.49%
40 to 44 years 253 6.98%
45 to 49 years 305 8.42%
50 to 54 years 294 8.11%
55 to 59 years 224 6.18%
60 to 64 years 236 6.51%
65 to 69 years 300 8.28%
70 to 74 years 364 10.05%
75 to 79 years 186 5.13%
80 to 84 years 147 4.06%
85 years and over 66 1.82%
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Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania population by age group

Key stats
766
Population under 25 years
735
Population aged 25-44
1,059
Population aged 45-64
1,063
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Potter township'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
Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania population by age group. The largest age group was 70-74 years with a poulation of 364 (10.05% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania was for the group of age 70-74 years with a population of 364 (10.05%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania was the 85+ years with a population of 66 (1.82%).

Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania'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 Potter township'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.
Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania 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 1,942 (53.60% 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 618 17.06%
18 to 64 years 1,942 53.6%
85 years and over 1,063 29.34%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Potter township's population under 18 was 17.06%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Potter township's working population (between 18 and 64) was 53.60%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Potter township's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 29.34% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania population pyramid

Population pyramid for Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania 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 Potter township's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, is 22.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, is 50.9.
  • Total dependency ratio for Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania is 73.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania is 2.0.
The graph shows Potter township'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.
Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania population pyramid i.e. Potter township population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 59 37 96
5 to 9 years 71 84 155
10 to 14 years 149 70 219
15 to 19 years 71 125 196
20 to 24 years 59 41 100
25 to 29 years 83 74 157
30 to 34 years 26 64 90
35 to 39 years 63 172 235
40 to 44 years 214 39 253
45 to 49 years 144 161 305
50 to 54 years 178 116 294
55 to 59 years 82 142 224
60 to 64 years 173 63 236
65 to 69 years 53 247 300
70 to 74 years 210 154 364
75 to 79 years 84 102 186
80 to 84 years 84 63 147
85 years and over 30 36 66
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Things to know

What is the population of Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania under 18?

Potter township's population under the age of 18 is 618, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 17.06% of the total resident population of Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.

What is the aging population in Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania?

Potter township's population aged 65 years and above was 1,063. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 29.34% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania was for the group of age 70-74 years with a population of 364 (10.05%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania was the 85+ years with a population of 66 (1.82%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Potter township - 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 Potter township 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 Potter township. 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.

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

Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania 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 Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania population pyramid, which represents the Potter township 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 Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, is 22.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, is 50.9.
  • Total dependency ratio for Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania is 73.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania is 2.0.

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