Steelton, PA Population by Age

The median age in Steelton, PA is 34.3, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.99% were under the age of 15, 23.69% aged 15 to 29, 44.71% aged 30 to 64, 9.18% aged 65 to 84, and 2.43% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Jul 26, 2024

Steelton, PA population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Steelton'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 386 6.18%
5 to 9 years 237 3.8%
10 to 14 years 625 10.01%
15 to 19 years 728 11.66%
20 to 24 years 391 6.26%
25 to 29 years 360 5.77%
30 to 34 years 422 6.76%
35 to 39 years 437 7%
40 to 44 years 449 7.19%
45 to 49 years 381 6.1%
50 to 54 years 345 5.53%
55 to 59 years 470 7.53%
60 to 64 years 287 4.6%
65 to 69 years 209 3.35%
70 to 74 years 122 1.95%
75 to 79 years 96 1.54%
80 to 84 years 146 2.34%
85 years and over 152 2.43%
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Avg Income Age group Avg Income Diversity Index Population Gender ratio (M:F) Homeownership % Avg commute time Custom Dataset: Steelton 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

Steelton, PA population by age group

Key stats
2,367
Population under 25 years
1,668
Population aged 25-44
1,483
Population aged 45-64
725
Population aged 65+

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

FIGURE 1

Steelton, PA population by age group.

The largest age group is 15 to 19 years with a population of 728 (11.66% of the total population).

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

The largest age group in Steelton, PA was for the group of age 15 to 19 years with a population of 728 (11.66%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Steelton, PA was the 75 to 79 years with a population of 96 (1.54%).

Steelton, PA population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Steelton, 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

FIGURE 2

Steelton, PA population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 3,932 (62.98% 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 1,586 25.4%
18 to 64 years 3,932 62.98%
65 years and over 725 11.61%

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

  • Steelton 's population under 18 was 25.40%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • Steelton's working population (between 18 and 64) was 62.98%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • Steelton's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 11.61% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

Steelton, PA population pyramid

Population pyramid for Steelton, 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 Steelton's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Steelton, PA, is 29.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Steelton, PA, is 17.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Steelton, PA is 46.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Steelton, PA is 5.9.

FIGURE 3

Steelton, PA population pyramid

Steelton 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 Steelton, PA's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 248 138 386
5 to 9 years 84 153 237
10 to 14 years 371 254 625
15 to 19 years 322 406 728
20 to 24 years 139 252 391
25 to 29 years 186 174 360
30 to 34 years 230 192 422
35 to 39 years 255 182 437
40 to 44 years 184 265 449
45 to 49 years 62 319 381
50 to 54 years 141 204 345
55 to 59 years 207 263 470
60 to 64 years 156 131 287
65 to 69 years 86 123 209
70 to 74 years 77 45 122
75 to 79 years 46 50 96
80 to 84 years 30 116 146
85 years and over 60 92 152

Things to know

What is the population of Steelton, PA under 18?

Steelton's population under the age of 18 is 1,586, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 25.40% of the total resident population of Steelton, PA.

What is the aging population in Steelton, PA?

Steelton's population aged 65 years and above was 725. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 11.61% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2024
Steelton, PA Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Steelton 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 Steelton 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 Steelton. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Steelton by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Steelton.

Key observations

The largest age group in Steelton, PA was for the group of age 15 to 19 years years with a population of 728 (11.66%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Steelton, PA was the 75 to 79 years years with a population of 96 (1.54%). 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 Steelton is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Steelton 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 Steelton Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Steelton, PA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Steelton - 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 Steelton 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 Steelton. 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 3,932 (62.98% 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 Steelton population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Steelton is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Steelton 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 Steelton Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Steelton, PA 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 Steelton, PA population pyramid, which represents the Steelton 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 Steelton, PA, is 29.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Steelton, PA, is 17.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Steelton, PA is 46.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Steelton, PA is 5.9.
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 Steelton population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Steelton for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Steelton for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Steelton 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 Steelton 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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