Scottsdale, AZ Population by Age

The median age in Scottsdale, AZ is 48.4, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 11.30% were under the age of 15, 17.19% aged 15 to 29, 46.44% aged 30 to 64, 21.63% aged 65 to 84, and 3.44% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Jul 26, 2024

Scottsdale, AZ population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Scottsdale'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 8,037 3.34%
5 to 9 years 8,367 3.48%
10 to 14 years 10,781 4.48%
15 to 19 years 10,753 4.47%
20 to 24 years 13,307 5.53%
25 to 29 years 17,290 7.19%
30 to 34 years 15,444 6.42%
35 to 39 years 13,334 5.54%
40 to 44 years 13,035 5.42%
45 to 49 years 15,335 6.38%
50 to 54 years 16,972 7.06%
55 to 59 years 17,855 7.42%
60 to 64 years 19,719 8.2%
65 to 69 years 15,976 6.64%
70 to 74 years 15,260 6.34%
75 to 79 years 12,585 5.23%
80 to 84 years 8,224 3.42%
85 years and over 8,263 3.44%
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Avg Income Age group Avg Income Diversity Index Population Gender ratio (M:F) Homeownership % Avg commute time Custom Dataset: Scottsdale Self-employed, multilingual, car-commuting, insured individuals 15 to 24 years $27,865 75 27,354 0.75 0.5% 55 min 25 to 44 years $44,231 90 37,459 0.86 19% 43 min 45 to 64 years $53,865 95 42,167 0.77 35% 15 min 65 to 74 years $51,800 74 32,972 0.91 45% 13 min 75 to 84 years $41,234 66 26,758 0.87 66% 42 min 85 years and over $36,093 56 18,857 0.89 76% 45 min

Scottsdale, AZ population by age group

Key stats
51,245
Population under 25 years
59,103
Population aged 25-44
69,881
Population aged 45-64
60,308
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022

FIGURE 1

Scottsdale, AZ population by age group.

The largest age group is 60 to 64 years with a population of 19,719 (8.20% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Scottsdale, AZ was for the group of age 60 to 64 years with a population of 19,719 (8.20%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Scottsdale, AZ was the Under 5 years with a population of 8,037 (3.34%).

Scottsdale, AZ population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Scottsdale, AZ'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

FIGURE 2

Scottsdale, AZ population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 145,856 (60.64% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 34,373 14.29%
18 to 64 years 145,856 60.64%
65 years and over 60,308 25.07%

Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Scottsdale 's population under 18 was 14.29%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • Scottsdale's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.64%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • Scottsdale's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 25.07% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

Scottsdale, AZ population pyramid

Population pyramid for Scottsdale, AZ 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 Scottsdale's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Scottsdale, AZ, is 17.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Scottsdale, AZ, is 39.4.
  • Total dependency ratio for Scottsdale, AZ is 57.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Scottsdale, AZ is 2.5.

FIGURE 3

Scottsdale, AZ population pyramid

Scottsdale population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Scottsdale, AZ's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 4,154 3,883 8,037
5 to 9 years 4,397 3,970 8,367
10 to 14 years 5,492 5,289 10,781
15 to 19 years 5,943 4,810 10,753
20 to 24 years 6,364 6,943 13,307
25 to 29 years 8,881 8,409 17,290
30 to 34 years 8,196 7,248 15,444
35 to 39 years 6,843 6,491 13,334
40 to 44 years 6,099 6,936 13,035
45 to 49 years 7,426 7,909 15,335
50 to 54 years 8,256 8,716 16,972
55 to 59 years 8,558 9,297 17,855
60 to 64 years 9,572 10,147 19,719
65 to 69 years 7,598 8,378 15,976
70 to 74 years 7,111 8,149 15,260
75 to 79 years 5,510 7,075 12,585
80 to 84 years 3,798 4,426 8,224
85 years and over 2,979 5,284 8,263

Things to know

What is the population of Scottsdale, AZ under 18?

Scottsdale's population under the age of 18 is 34,373, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 14.29% of the total resident population of Scottsdale, AZ.

What is the aging population in Scottsdale, AZ?

Scottsdale's population aged 65 years and above was 60,308. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 25.07% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2024
Scottsdale, AZ Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Scottsdale Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Scottsdale by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Scottsdale.

Key observations

The largest age group in Scottsdale, AZ was for the group of age 60 to 64 years years with a population of 19,719 (8.20%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Scottsdale, AZ was the Under 5 years years with a population of 8,037 (3.34%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Scottsdale is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Scottsdale, AZ Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Scottsdale - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale. 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 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 145,856 (60.64% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Scottsdale population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Scottsdale is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Scottsdale, AZ Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Scottsdale, AZ population pyramid, which represents the Scottsdale population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Scottsdale, AZ, is 17.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Scottsdale, AZ, is 39.4.
  • Total dependency ratio for Scottsdale, AZ is 57.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Scottsdale, AZ is 2.5.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Scottsdale population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Scottsdale for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Scottsdale for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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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