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Wataga, IL Population by Age

The median age in Wataga, IL is 33.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.77% were under the age of 15, 27.00% aged 15 to 29, 37.19% aged 30 to 64, 17.36% aged 65 to 84, and 0.69% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Wataga, IL population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Wataga'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 54 7.44%
5 to 9 years 56 7.71%
10 to 14 years 19 2.62%
15 to 19 years 26 3.58%
20 to 24 years 101 13.91%
25 to 29 years 69 9.5%
30 to 34 years 65 8.95%
35 to 39 years 22 3.03%
40 to 44 years 33 4.55%
45 to 49 years 39 5.37%
50 to 54 years 23 3.17%
55 to 59 years 44 6.06%
60 to 64 years 44 6.06%
65 to 69 years 45 6.2%
70 to 74 years 35 4.82%
75 to 79 years 34 4.68%
80 to 84 years 12 1.65%
85 years and over 5 0.69%
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Wataga, IL population by age group

Key stats
256
Population under 25 years
189
Population aged 25-44
150
Population aged 45-64
131
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Wataga'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
Wataga, IL population by age group. The largest age group was 20-24 years with a poulation of 101 (13.91% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Wataga, IL was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 101 (13.91%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Wataga, IL was the 85+ years with a population of 5 (0.69%).

Wataga, IL population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Wataga, IL'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 Wataga'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.
Wataga, IL 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 451 (62.12% 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 144 19.83%
18 to 64 years 451 62.12%
85 years and over 131 18.04%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Wataga's population under 18 was 19.83%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Wataga's working population (between 18 and 64) was 62.12%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Wataga's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 18.04% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Wataga, IL population pyramid

Population pyramid for Wataga, IL 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 Wataga's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Wataga, IL, is 27.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Wataga, IL, is 28.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Wataga, IL is 55.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Wataga, IL is 3.6.
The graph shows Wataga'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.
Wataga, IL population pyramid i.e. Wataga population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Wataga, IL's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 26 28 54
5 to 9 years 24 32 56
10 to 14 years 7 12 19
15 to 19 years 16 10 26
20 to 24 years 58 43 101
25 to 29 years 41 28 69
30 to 34 years 32 33 65
35 to 39 years 9 13 22
40 to 44 years 18 15 33
45 to 49 years 18 21 39
50 to 54 years 14 9 23
55 to 59 years 26 18 44
60 to 64 years 20 24 44
65 to 69 years 22 23 45
70 to 74 years 9 26 35
75 to 79 years 20 14 34
80 to 84 years 10 2 12
85 years and over 3 2 5
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Things to know

What is the population of Wataga, IL under 18?

Wataga's population under the age of 18 is 144, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 19.83% of the total resident population of Wataga, IL.

What is the aging population in Wataga, IL?

Wataga's population aged 65 years and above was 131. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 18.04% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Wataga, IL Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Wataga 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 Wataga 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 Wataga. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Wataga by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Wataga.

Key observations

The largest age group in Wataga, IL was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 101 (13.91%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Wataga, IL was the 85+ years with a population of 5 (0.69%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Wataga, IL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Wataga - 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 Wataga 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 Wataga. 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.

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

Wataga, IL 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 Wataga, IL population pyramid, which represents the Wataga 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 Wataga, IL, is 27.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Wataga, IL, is 28.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Wataga, IL is 55.8.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Wataga, IL is 3.6.

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