Wakefield, New Hampshire Population by Age

The median age in Wakefield, New Hampshire is 48.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 14.25% were under the age of 15, 15.86% aged 15 to 29, 52.73% aged 30 to 64, 16.17% aged 65 to 84, and 1.00% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Wakefield, New Hampshire population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Wakefield 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 210 4.02%
5 to 9 years 317 6.07%
10 to 14 years 217 4.16%
15 to 19 years 108 2.07%
20 to 24 years 417 7.99%
25 to 29 years 303 5.8%
30 to 34 years 296 5.67%
35 to 39 years 378 7.24%
40 to 44 years 46 0.88%
45 to 49 years 390 7.47%
50 to 54 years 428 8.2%
55 to 59 years 918 17.58%
60 to 64 years 297 5.69%
65 to 69 years 143 2.74%
70 to 74 years 316 6.05%
75 to 79 years 255 4.88%
80 to 84 years 130 2.49%
85 years and over 52 1%
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Wakefield, New Hampshire population by age group

Key stats
1,269
Population under 25 years
1,023
Population aged 25-44
2,033
Population aged 45-64
896
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Wakefield 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
Wakefield, New Hampshire population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 918 (17.58% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Wakefield, New Hampshire was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 918 (17.58%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Wakefield, New Hampshire was the 40-44 years with a population of 46 (0.88%).

Wakefield, New Hampshire population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Wakefield, New Hampshire'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 Wakefield 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.
Wakefield, New Hampshire 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 3,508 (67.19% 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 817 15.65%
18 to 64 years 3,508 67.19%
85 years and over 896 17.16%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Wakefield town's population under 18 was 15.65%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Wakefield town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 67.19%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Wakefield town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 17.16% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Wakefield, New Hampshire population pyramid

Population pyramid for Wakefield, New Hampshire 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 Wakefield town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Wakefield, New Hampshire, is 20.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Wakefield, New Hampshire, is 25.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Wakefield, New Hampshire is 45.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Wakefield, New Hampshire is 4.0.
The graph shows Wakefield 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.
Wakefield, New Hampshire population pyramid i.e. Wakefield town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Wakefield, New Hampshire's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 102 108 210
5 to 9 years 195 122 317
10 to 14 years 117 100 217
15 to 19 years 24 84 108
20 to 24 years 212 205 417
25 to 29 years 149 154 303
30 to 34 years 129 167 296
35 to 39 years 228 150 378
40 to 44 years 26 20 46
45 to 49 years 206 184 390
50 to 54 years 225 203 428
55 to 59 years 429 489 918
60 to 64 years 181 116 297
65 to 69 years 42 101 143
70 to 74 years 206 110 316
75 to 79 years 158 97 255
80 to 84 years 41 89 130
85 years and over 32 20 52
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Things to know

What is the population of Wakefield, New Hampshire under 18?

Wakefield town's population under the age of 18 is 817, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 15.65% of the total resident population of Wakefield, New Hampshire.

What is the aging population in Wakefield, New Hampshire?

Wakefield town's population aged 65 years and above was 896. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 17.16% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Wakefield, New Hampshire was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 918 (17.58%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Wakefield, New Hampshire was the 40-44 years with a population of 46 (0.88%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Wakefield, New Hampshire Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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.

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

Wakefield, New Hampshire 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 Wakefield, New Hampshire population pyramid, which represents the Wakefield 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 Wakefield, New Hampshire, is 20.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Wakefield, New Hampshire, is 25.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Wakefield, New Hampshire is 45.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Wakefield, New Hampshire is 4.0.

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