West Salem Township, Pennsylvania Population by Age

The median age in West Salem Township, Pennsylvania is 59.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 9.31% were under the age of 15, 16.32% aged 15 to 29, 33.84% aged 30 to 64, 32.86% aged 65 to 84, and 7.66% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

West Salem Township, Pennsylvania population age distribution

A complete breakdown of West Salem 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 156 4.78%
5 to 9 years 77 2.36%
10 to 14 years 71 2.17%
15 to 19 years 197 6.03%
20 to 24 years 1 0.03%
25 to 29 years 335 10.26%
30 to 34 years 248 7.6%
35 to 39 years 39 1.19%
40 to 44 years 81 2.48%
45 to 49 years 40 1.23%
50 to 54 years 211 6.46%
55 to 59 years 191 5.85%
60 to 64 years 295 9.04%
65 to 69 years 313 9.59%
70 to 74 years 559 17.12%
75 to 79 years 103 3.15%
80 to 84 years 98 3%
85 years and over 250 7.66%
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West Salem Township, Pennsylvania population by age group

Key stats
502
Population under 25 years
703
Population aged 25-44
737
Population aged 45-64
1,323
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows West Salem 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 Salem Township, Pennsylvania population by age group. The largest age group was 70-74 years with a poulation of 559 (17.12% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in West Salem Township, Pennsylvania was for the group of age 70-74 years with a population of 559 (17.12%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in West Salem Township, Pennsylvania was the 20-24 years with a population of 1 (0.03%).

West Salem Township, Pennsylvania population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of West Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem 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 1,501 (45.97% 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 441 13.51%
18 to 64 years 1,501 45.97%
85 years and over 1,323 40.52%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • West Salem township's population under 18 was 13.51%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • West Salem township's working population (between 18 and 64) was 45.97%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • West Salem township's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 40.52% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

West Salem Township, Pennsylvania population pyramid

Population pyramid for West Salem 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 Salem township's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Salem Township, Pennsylvania, is 18.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Salem Township, Pennsylvania, is 80.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for West Salem Township, Pennsylvania is 99.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for West Salem Township, Pennsylvania is 1.2.
The graph shows West Salem 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 Salem Township, Pennsylvania population pyramid i.e. West Salem 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 Salem Township, Pennsylvania's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 75 81 156
5 to 9 years 77 0 77
10 to 14 years 0 71 71
15 to 19 years 17 180 197
20 to 24 years 1 0 1
25 to 29 years 169 166 335
30 to 34 years 139 109 248
35 to 39 years 39 0 39
40 to 44 years 31 50 81
45 to 49 years 23 17 40
50 to 54 years 104 107 211
55 to 59 years 103 88 191
60 to 64 years 85 210 295
65 to 69 years 49 264 313
70 to 74 years 402 157 559
75 to 79 years 28 75 103
80 to 84 years 20 78 98
85 years and over 67 183 250
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Things to know

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

West Salem township's population under the age of 18 is 441, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 13.51% of the total resident population of West Salem Township, Pennsylvania.

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

West Salem township's population aged 65 years and above was 1,323. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 40.52% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in West Salem Township, Pennsylvania was for the group of age 70-74 years with a population of 559 (17.12%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in West Salem Township, Pennsylvania was the 20-24 years with a population of 1 (0.03%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

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

West Salem 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 Salem Township, Pennsylvania population pyramid, which represents the West Salem 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 Salem Township, Pennsylvania, is 18.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Salem Township, Pennsylvania, is 80.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for West Salem Township, Pennsylvania is 99.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for West Salem Township, Pennsylvania is 1.2.

West Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem township for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the West Salem township for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the West Salem 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 Salem 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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