West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania Population by Age

The median age in West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania is 50.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.14% were under the age of 15, 15.36% aged 15 to 29, 44.92% aged 30 to 64, 19.63% aged 65 to 84, and 3.96% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania population age distribution

A complete breakdown of West Bethlehem township'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 82 6.36%
5 to 9 years 49 3.8%
10 to 14 years 77 5.97%
15 to 19 years 56 4.34%
20 to 24 years 79 6.13%
25 to 29 years 63 4.89%
30 to 34 years 60 4.65%
35 to 39 years 81 6.28%
40 to 44 years 48 3.72%
45 to 49 years 41 3.18%
50 to 54 years 117 9.08%
55 to 59 years 31 2.4%
60 to 64 years 201 15.59%
65 to 69 years 87 6.75%
70 to 74 years 74 5.74%
75 to 79 years 48 3.72%
80 to 84 years 44 3.41%
85 years and over 51 3.96%
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West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania population by age group

Key stats
343
Population under 25 years
252
Population aged 25-44
390
Population aged 45-64
304
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows West Bethlehem township'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
West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania population by age group. The largest age group was 60-64 years with a poulation of 201 (15.59% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 201 (15.59%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania was the 55-59 years with a population of 31 (2.40%).

West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania'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 West Bethlehem township'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.
West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania 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 738 (57.25% 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 247 19.16%
18 to 64 years 738 57.25%
85 years and over 304 23.58%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • West Bethlehem township's population under 18 was 19.16%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • West Bethlehem township's working population (between 18 and 64) was 57.25%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • West Bethlehem township's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 23.58% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania population pyramid

Population pyramid for West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania 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 West Bethlehem township's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, is 26.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, is 39.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania is 65.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania is 2.6.
The graph shows West Bethlehem township'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.
West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania population pyramid i.e. West Bethlehem township population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 20 62 82
5 to 9 years 26 23 49
10 to 14 years 32 45 77
15 to 19 years 28 28 56
20 to 24 years 40 39 79
25 to 29 years 37 26 63
30 to 34 years 31 29 60
35 to 39 years 35 46 81
40 to 44 years 20 28 48
45 to 49 years 29 12 41
50 to 54 years 55 62 117
55 to 59 years 14 17 31
60 to 64 years 120 81 201
65 to 69 years 54 33 87
70 to 74 years 29 45 74
75 to 79 years 24 24 48
80 to 84 years 26 18 44
85 years and over 25 26 51
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Things to know

What is the population of West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania under 18?

West Bethlehem township's population under the age of 18 is 247, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 19.16% of the total resident population of West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania.

What is the aging population in West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania?

West Bethlehem township's population aged 65 years and above was 304. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 23.58% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of West Bethlehem township 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 West Bethlehem township 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 West Bethlehem township. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of West Bethlehem township by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in West Bethlehem township.

Key observations

The largest age group in West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 201 (15.59%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania was the 55-59 years with a population of 31 (2.40%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

West Bethlehem township 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 West Bethlehem township is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of West Bethlehem township total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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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 West Bethlehem township Population by Age. You can refer the same here

West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in West Bethlehem township - 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 West Bethlehem township 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 West Bethlehem township. 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.

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

West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania 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 West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania population pyramid, which represents the West Bethlehem township 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 West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, is 26.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, is 39.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania is 65.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania is 2.6.

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