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Sanibel, FL Population by Age

The median age in Sanibel, FL is 68.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 2.08% were under the age of 15, 4.27% aged 15 to 29, 33.71% aged 30 to 64, 56.49% aged 65 to 84, and 3.45% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Sanibel, FL population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Sanibel'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 24 0.37%
5 to 9 years 53 0.82%
10 to 14 years 57 0.89%
15 to 19 years 50 0.78%
20 to 24 years 119 1.85%
25 to 29 years 106 1.65%
30 to 34 years 107 1.66%
35 to 39 years 94 1.46%
40 to 44 years 61 0.95%
45 to 49 years 81 1.26%
50 to 54 years 292 4.54%
55 to 59 years 718 11.15%
60 to 64 years 817 12.69%
65 to 69 years 1,331 20.68%
70 to 74 years 1,057 16.42%
75 to 79 years 837 13%
80 to 84 years 411 6.38%
85 years and over 222 3.45%
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Sanibel, FL population by age group

Key stats
303
Population under 25 years
368
Population aged 25-44
1,908
Population aged 45-64
3,858
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Sanibel'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
Sanibel, FL population by age group. The largest age group was 65-69 years with a poulation of 1,331 (20.68% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Sanibel, FL was for the group of age 65-69 years with a population of 1,331 (20.68%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Sanibel, FL was the 0-4 years with a population of 24 (0.37%).

Sanibel, FL population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Sanibel, FL'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 Sanibel'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.
Sanibel, FL population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 65 years and above with a poulation of 3,858 (59.93% 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 161 2.5%
18 to 64 years 2,418 37.56%
85 years and over 3,858 59.93%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Sanibel's population under 18 was 2.50%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Sanibel's working population (between 18 and 64) was 37.56%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Sanibel's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 59.93% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Sanibel, FL population pyramid

Population pyramid for Sanibel, FL 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 Sanibel's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sanibel, FL, is 5.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sanibel, FL, is 157.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Sanibel, FL is 163.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Sanibel, FL is 0.6.
The graph shows Sanibel'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.
Sanibel, FL population pyramid i.e. Sanibel population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Sanibel, FL's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 17 7 24
5 to 9 years 20 33 53
10 to 14 years 7 50 57
15 to 19 years 11 39 50
20 to 24 years 47 72 119
25 to 29 years 60 46 106
30 to 34 years 45 62 107
35 to 39 years 56 38 94
40 to 44 years 55 6 61
45 to 49 years 49 32 81
50 to 54 years 120 172 292
55 to 59 years 292 426 718
60 to 64 years 331 486 817
65 to 69 years 676 655 1,331
70 to 74 years 504 553 1,057
75 to 79 years 445 392 837
80 to 84 years 230 181 411
85 years and over 120 102 222
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Things to know

What is the population of Sanibel, FL under 18?

Sanibel's population under the age of 18 is 161, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 2.50% of the total resident population of Sanibel, FL.

What is the aging population in Sanibel, FL?

Sanibel's population aged 65 years and above was 3,858. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 59.93% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Sanibel, FL was for the group of age 65-69 years with a population of 1,331 (20.68%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Sanibel, FL was the 0-4 years with a population of 24 (0.37%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Sanibel, FL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Sanibel - 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 Sanibel 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 Sanibel. 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.

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

Sanibel, FL 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 Sanibel, FL population pyramid, which represents the Sanibel 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 Sanibel, FL, is 5.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sanibel, FL, is 157.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Sanibel, FL is 163.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Sanibel, FL is 0.6.

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