Watertown Town, New York Population by Age

The median age in Watertown Town, New York is 36.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 13.96% were under the age of 15, 24.62% aged 15 to 29, 43.39% aged 30 to 64, 14.84% aged 65 to 84, and 3.20% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Watertown Town, New York population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Watertown 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 171 2.95%
5 to 9 years 292 5.04%
10 to 14 years 345 5.96%
15 to 19 years 417 7.2%
20 to 24 years 468 8.08%
25 to 29 years 540 9.33%
30 to 34 years 419 7.24%
35 to 39 years 553 9.55%
40 to 44 years 218 3.77%
45 to 49 years 358 6.18%
50 to 54 years 370 6.39%
55 to 59 years 355 6.13%
60 to 64 years 239 4.13%
65 to 69 years 224 3.87%
70 to 74 years 210 3.63%
75 to 79 years 187 3.23%
80 to 84 years 238 4.11%
85 years and over 185 3.2%
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Watertown Town, New York population by age group

Key stats
1,693
Population under 25 years
1,730
Population aged 25-44
1,322
Population aged 45-64
1,044
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Watertown 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
Watertown Town, New York population by age group. The largest age group was 35-39 years with a poulation of 553 (9.55% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Watertown Town, New York was for the group of age 35-39 years with a population of 553 (9.55%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Watertown Town, New York was the 0-4 years with a population of 171 (2.95%).

Watertown Town, New York population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Watertown Town, New York'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 Watertown 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.
Watertown Town, New York 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 3,592 (62.05% 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 1,153 19.92%
18 to 64 years 3,592 62.05%
85 years and over 1,044 18.03%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Watertown town's population under 18 was 19.92%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Watertown town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 62.05%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Watertown town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 18.03% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Watertown Town, New York population pyramid

Population pyramid for Watertown Town, New York 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 Watertown town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Watertown Town, New York, is 20.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Watertown Town, New York, is 26.5.
  • Total dependency ratio for Watertown Town, New York is 47.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Watertown Town, New York is 3.8.
The graph shows Watertown 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.
Watertown Town, New York population pyramid i.e. Watertown town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Watertown Town, New York's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 55 116 171
5 to 9 years 188 104 292
10 to 14 years 136 209 345
15 to 19 years 121 296 417
20 to 24 years 328 140 468
25 to 29 years 321 219 540
30 to 34 years 331 88 419
35 to 39 years 311 242 553
40 to 44 years 151 67 218
45 to 49 years 176 182 358
50 to 54 years 204 166 370
55 to 59 years 158 197 355
60 to 64 years 139 100 239
65 to 69 years 121 103 224
70 to 74 years 97 113 210
75 to 79 years 41 146 187
80 to 84 years 40 198 238
85 years and over 163 22 185
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Things to know

What is the population of Watertown Town, New York under 18?

Watertown town's population under the age of 18 is 1,153, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 19.92% of the total resident population of Watertown Town, New York.

What is the aging population in Watertown Town, New York?

Watertown town's population aged 65 years and above was 1,044. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 18.03% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Watertown Town, New York was for the group of age 35-39 years with a population of 553 (9.55%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Watertown Town, New York was the 0-4 years with a population of 171 (2.95%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Watertown Town, New York Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown 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.

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

Watertown Town, New York 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 Watertown Town, New York population pyramid, which represents the Watertown 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 Watertown Town, New York, is 20.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Watertown Town, New York, is 26.5.
  • Total dependency ratio for Watertown Town, New York is 47.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Watertown Town, New York is 3.8.

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