Punxsutawney, PA Population by Age

The median age in Punxsutawney, PA is 45.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.02% were under the age of 15, 16.69% aged 15 to 29, 40.55% aged 30 to 64, 22.04% aged 65 to 84, and 3.69% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Punxsutawney, PA population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Punxsutawney'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 324 5.59%
5 to 9 years 348 6.01%
10 to 14 years 314 5.42%
15 to 19 years 399 6.89%
20 to 24 years 390 6.73%
25 to 29 years 178 3.07%
30 to 34 years 189 3.26%
35 to 39 years 232 4%
40 to 44 years 447 7.72%
45 to 49 years 376 6.49%
50 to 54 years 269 4.64%
55 to 59 years 334 5.77%
60 to 64 years 502 8.67%
65 to 69 years 443 7.65%
70 to 74 years 317 5.47%
75 to 79 years 280 4.83%
80 to 84 years 237 4.09%
85 years and over 214 3.69%
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Punxsutawney, PA population by age group

Key stats
1,775
Population under 25 years
1,046
Population aged 25-44
1,481
Population aged 45-64
1,491
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Punxsutawney'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
Punxsutawney, PA population by age group. The largest age group was 60-64 years with a poulation of 502 (8.67% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Punxsutawney, PA was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 502 (8.67%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Punxsutawney, PA was the 25-29 years with a population of 178 (3.07%).

Punxsutawney, PA population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Punxsutawney, PA'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 Punxsutawney'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.
Punxsutawney, PA 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 3,064 (52.89% 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 1,238 21.37%
18 to 64 years 3,064 52.89%
85 years and over 1,491 25.74%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Punxsutawney's population under 18 was 21.37%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Punxsutawney's working population (between 18 and 64) was 52.89%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Punxsutawney's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 25.74% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Punxsutawney, PA population pyramid

Population pyramid for Punxsutawney, PA 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 Punxsutawney's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Punxsutawney, PA, is 29.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Punxsutawney, PA, is 45.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Punxsutawney, PA is 74.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Punxsutawney, PA is 2.2.
The graph shows Punxsutawney'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.
Punxsutawney, PA population pyramid i.e. Punxsutawney population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Punxsutawney, PA's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 142 182 324
5 to 9 years 203 145 348
10 to 14 years 187 127 314
15 to 19 years 206 193 399
20 to 24 years 210 180 390
25 to 29 years 120 58 178
30 to 34 years 119 70 189
35 to 39 years 109 123 232
40 to 44 years 185 262 447
45 to 49 years 161 215 376
50 to 54 years 106 163 269
55 to 59 years 216 118 334
60 to 64 years 273 229 502
65 to 69 years 197 246 443
70 to 74 years 110 207 317
75 to 79 years 145 135 280
80 to 84 years 60 177 237
85 years and over 37 177 214
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Things to know

What is the population of Punxsutawney, PA under 18?

Punxsutawney's population under the age of 18 is 1,238, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 21.37% of the total resident population of Punxsutawney, PA.

What is the aging population in Punxsutawney, PA?

Punxsutawney's population aged 65 years and above was 1,491. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 25.74% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Punxsutawney, PA was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 502 (8.67%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Punxsutawney, PA was the 25-29 years with a population of 178 (3.07%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Punxsutawney, PA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Punxsutawney - 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 Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney. 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.

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

Punxsutawney, PA 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 Punxsutawney, PA population pyramid, which represents the Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney, PA, is 29.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Punxsutawney, PA, is 45.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Punxsutawney, PA is 74.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Punxsutawney, PA is 2.2.

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