Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Population by Age

The median age in Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is 60.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 10.34% were under the age of 15, 7.28% aged 15 to 29, 41.76% aged 30 to 64, 38.31% aged 65 to 84, and 2.30% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Rush 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 0 -
5 to 9 years 6 2.3%
10 to 14 years 21 8.05%
15 to 19 years 13 4.98%
20 to 24 years 4 1.53%
25 to 29 years 2 0.77%
30 to 34 years 2 0.77%
35 to 39 years 4 1.53%
40 to 44 years 11 4.21%
45 to 49 years 24 9.2%
50 to 54 years 6 2.3%
55 to 59 years 33 12.64%
60 to 64 years 29 11.11%
65 to 69 years 46 17.62%
70 to 74 years 44 16.86%
75 to 79 years 4 1.53%
80 to 84 years 6 2.3%
85 years and over 6 2.3%
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Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania population by age group

Key stats
44
Population under 25 years
19
Population aged 25-44
92
Population aged 45-64
106
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Rush 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
Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania population by age group. The largest age group was 65-69 years with a poulation of 46 (17.62% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania was for the group of age 65-69 years with a population of 46 (17.62%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania was the 0-4 years with a population of 0 (0.00%).

Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Rush township, Dauphin 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 Rush 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.
Rush township, Dauphin 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 118 (45.21% 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 37 14.18%
18 to 64 years 118 45.21%
85 years and over 106 40.61%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Rush township's population under 18 was 14.18%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Rush township's working population (between 18 and 64) was 45.21%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Rush township's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 40.61% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania population pyramid

Population pyramid for Rush township, Dauphin 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 Rush township's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is 21.1.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is 82.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is 103.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is 1.2.
The graph shows Rush 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.
Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania population pyramid i.e. Rush township population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 0 0 0
5 to 9 years 4 2 6
10 to 14 years 5 16 21
15 to 19 years 10 3 13
20 to 24 years 3 1 4
25 to 29 years 2 0 2
30 to 34 years 0 2 2
35 to 39 years 2 2 4
40 to 44 years 7 4 11
45 to 49 years 17 7 24
50 to 54 years 2 4 6
55 to 59 years 16 17 33
60 to 64 years 21 8 29
65 to 69 years 4 42 46
70 to 74 years 40 4 44
75 to 79 years 2 2 4
80 to 84 years 2 4 6
85 years and over 1 5 6
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Things to know

What is the population of Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania under 18?

Rush township's population under the age of 18 is 37, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 14.18% of the total resident population of Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the aging population in Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?

Rush township's population aged 65 years and above was 106. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 40.61% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania was for the group of age 65-69 years with a population of 46 (17.62%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania was the 0-4 years with a population of 0 (0.00%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush 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.

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

Rush township, Dauphin 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 Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania population pyramid, which represents the Rush 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 Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is 21.1.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is 82.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is 103.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Rush township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is 1.2.

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