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Tarrant County, TX Population by Age

The median age in Tarrant County, TX is 34.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 21.72% were under the age of 15, 21.27% aged 15 to 29, 45.66% aged 30 to 64, 10.16% aged 65 to 84, and 1.20% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Tarrant County, TX population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Tarrant County'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 141,259 6.75%
5 to 9 years 150,938 7.22%
10 to 14 years 162,240 7.76%
15 to 19 years 152,951 7.31%
20 to 24 years 137,822 6.59%
25 to 29 years 154,098 7.37%
30 to 34 years 154,482 7.38%
35 to 39 years 148,464 7.1%
40 to 44 years 141,111 6.75%
45 to 49 years 137,470 6.57%
50 to 54 years 131,825 6.3%
55 to 59 years 127,435 6.09%
60 to 64 years 114,317 5.46%
65 to 69 years 85,142 4.07%
70 to 74 years 64,064 3.06%
75 to 79 years 39,346 1.88%
80 to 84 years 23,954 1.15%
85 years and over 25,035 1.2%
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Tarrant County, TX population by age group

Key stats
745,210
Population under 25 years
598,155
Population aged 25-44
511,047
Population aged 45-64
237,541
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Tarrant County'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
Tarrant County, TX population by age group. The largest age group was 10-14 years with a poulation of 162,240 (7.76% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Tarrant County, TX was for the group of age 10-14 years with a population of 162,240 (7.76%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Tarrant County, TX was the 80-84 years with a population of 23,954 (1.15%).

Tarrant County, TX population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Tarrant County, TX'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 Tarrant County'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.
Tarrant County, TX 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 1,304,486 (62.36% 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 549,926 26.29%
18 to 64 years 1,304,486 62.36%
85 years and over 237,541 11.35%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Tarrant County's population under 18 was 26.29%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Tarrant County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 62.36%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Tarrant County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 11.35% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Tarrant County, TX population pyramid

Population pyramid for Tarrant County, TX 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 Tarrant County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Tarrant County, TX, is 32.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Tarrant County, TX, is 17.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Tarrant County, TX is 49.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Tarrant County, TX is 5.9.
The graph shows Tarrant County'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.
Tarrant County, TX population pyramid i.e. Tarrant County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Tarrant County, TX's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 72,210 69,049 141,259
5 to 9 years 74,987 75,951 150,938
10 to 14 years 84,561 77,679 162,240
15 to 19 years 77,271 75,680 152,951
20 to 24 years 68,356 69,466 137,822
25 to 29 years 75,965 78,133 154,098
30 to 34 years 75,688 78,794 154,482
35 to 39 years 72,743 75,721 148,464
40 to 44 years 68,837 72,274 141,111
45 to 49 years 67,372 70,098 137,470
50 to 54 years 65,238 66,587 131,825
55 to 59 years 62,735 64,700 127,435
60 to 64 years 56,277 58,040 114,317
65 to 69 years 40,673 44,469 85,142
70 to 74 years 28,464 35,600 64,064
75 to 79 years 16,970 22,376 39,346
80 to 84 years 9,829 14,125 23,954
85 years and over 9,090 15,945 25,035
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Things to know

What is the population of Tarrant County, TX under 18?

Tarrant County's population under the age of 18 is 549,926, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 26.29% of the total resident population of Tarrant County, TX.

What is the aging population in Tarrant County, TX?

Tarrant County's population aged 65 years and above was 237,541. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 11.35% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Tarrant County, TX Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Tarrant County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Tarrant County, TX was for the group of age 10-14 years with a population of 162,240 (7.76%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Tarrant County, TX was the 80-84 years with a population of 23,954 (1.15%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Tarrant County, TX Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Tarrant County - Population and Percentage Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Tarrant County 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 Tarrant County. 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.

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

Tarrant County, TX Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Tarrant County, TX population pyramid, which represents the Tarrant County 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 Tarrant County, TX, is 32.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Tarrant County, TX, is 17.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Tarrant County, TX is 49.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Tarrant County, TX is 5.9.

Tarrant County 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 Tarrant County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Tarrant County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Tarrant County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Tarrant County 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 Tarrant County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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