Spencer, Massachusetts Population by Age

The median age in Spencer, Massachusetts is 47.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.18% were under the age of 15, 12.21% aged 15 to 29, 48.83% aged 30 to 64, 21.59% aged 65 to 84, and 2.19% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Spencer, Massachusetts population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Spencer town'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 438 3.66%
5 to 9 years 669 5.59%
10 to 14 years 709 5.93%
15 to 19 years 615 5.14%
20 to 24 years 422 3.53%
25 to 29 years 424 3.54%
30 to 34 years 458 3.83%
35 to 39 years 998 8.34%
40 to 44 years 692 5.78%
45 to 49 years 726 6.07%
50 to 54 years 681 5.69%
55 to 59 years 867 7.25%
60 to 64 years 1,419 11.86%
65 to 69 years 1,179 9.86%
70 to 74 years 675 5.64%
75 to 79 years 455 3.8%
80 to 84 years 274 2.29%
85 years and over 262 2.19%
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Spencer, Massachusetts population by age group

Key stats
2,853
Population under 25 years
2,572
Population aged 25-44
3,693
Population aged 45-64
2,845
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Spencer town'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
Spencer, Massachusetts population by age group. The largest age group was 60-64 years with a poulation of 1,419 (11.86% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Spencer, Massachusetts was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 1,419 (11.86%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Spencer, Massachusetts was the 85+ years with a population of 262 (2.19%).

Spencer, Massachusetts population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Spencer, Massachusetts'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 Spencer town'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.
Spencer, Massachusetts 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 7,016 (58.65% 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 2,102 17.57%
18 to 64 years 7,016 58.65%
85 years and over 2,845 23.78%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Spencer town's population under 18 was 17.57%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Spencer town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 58.65%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Spencer town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 23.78% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Spencer, Massachusetts population pyramid

Population pyramid for Spencer, Massachusetts 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 Spencer town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Spencer, Massachusetts, is 24.9.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Spencer, Massachusetts, is 39.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Spencer, Massachusetts is 63.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Spencer, Massachusetts is 2.6.
The graph shows Spencer town'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.
Spencer, Massachusetts population pyramid i.e. Spencer town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Spencer, Massachusetts's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 221 217 438
5 to 9 years 288 381 669
10 to 14 years 525 184 709
15 to 19 years 447 168 615
20 to 24 years 172 250 422
25 to 29 years 212 212 424
30 to 34 years 240 218 458
35 to 39 years 431 567 998
40 to 44 years 438 254 692
45 to 49 years 305 421 726
50 to 54 years 358 323 681
55 to 59 years 497 370 867
60 to 64 years 559 860 1,419
65 to 69 years 730 449 1,179
70 to 74 years 483 192 675
75 to 79 years 232 223 455
80 to 84 years 98 176 274
85 years and over 155 107 262
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Things to know

What is the population of Spencer, Massachusetts under 18?

Spencer town's population under the age of 18 is 2,102, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 17.57% of the total resident population of Spencer, Massachusetts.

What is the aging population in Spencer, Massachusetts?

Spencer town's population aged 65 years and above was 2,845. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 23.78% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Spencer, Massachusetts was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 1,419 (11.86%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Spencer, Massachusetts was the 85+ years with a population of 262 (2.19%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Spencer town 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 Spencer town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Spencer town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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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 Spencer town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Spencer, Massachusetts Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Spencer town - 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 Spencer town 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 Spencer town. 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.

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

Spencer, Massachusetts 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 Spencer, Massachusetts population pyramid, which represents the Spencer town 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 Spencer, Massachusetts, is 24.9.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Spencer, Massachusetts, is 39.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Spencer, Massachusetts is 63.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Spencer, Massachusetts is 2.6.

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