Westford, Massachusetts Population by Age

The median age in Westford, Massachusetts is 42.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.73% were under the age of 15, 17.00% aged 15 to 29, 49.25% aged 30 to 64, 11.36% aged 65 to 84, and 1.66% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Westford, Massachusetts population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Westford 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 1,151 4.69%
5 to 9 years 1,539 6.27%
10 to 14 years 2,396 9.77%
15 to 19 years 2,165 8.82%
20 to 24 years 1,251 5.1%
25 to 29 years 755 3.08%
30 to 34 years 1,006 4.1%
35 to 39 years 1,153 4.7%
40 to 44 years 1,897 7.73%
45 to 49 years 2,353 9.59%
50 to 54 years 1,960 7.99%
55 to 59 years 2,184 8.9%
60 to 64 years 1,530 6.24%
65 to 69 years 1,064 4.34%
70 to 74 years 880 3.59%
75 to 79 years 490 2%
80 to 84 years 353 1.44%
85 years and over 408 1.66%
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Westford, Massachusetts population by age group

Key stats
8,502
Population under 25 years
4,811
Population aged 25-44
8,027
Population aged 45-64
3,195
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Westford 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
Westford, Massachusetts population by age group. The largest age group was 10-14 years with a poulation of 2,396 (9.77% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Westford, Massachusetts was for the group of age 10-14 years with a population of 2,396 (9.77%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Westford, Massachusetts was the 80-84 years with a population of 353 (1.44%).

Westford, Massachusetts population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Westford, Massachusetts'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 Westford 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.
Westford, Massachusetts 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 14,740 (60.08% 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 6,600 26.9%
18 to 64 years 14,740 60.08%
85 years and over 3,195 13.02%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Westford town's population under 18 was 26.90%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Westford town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.08%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Westford town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 13.02% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Westford, Massachusetts population pyramid

Population pyramid for Westford, Massachusetts 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 Westford town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Westford, Massachusetts, is 31.3.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Westford, Massachusetts, is 19.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Westford, Massachusetts is 50.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Westford, Massachusetts is 5.1.
The graph shows Westford 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.
Westford, Massachusetts population pyramid i.e. Westford town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Westford, Massachusetts's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 590 561 1,151
5 to 9 years 651 888 1,539
10 to 14 years 1,124 1,272 2,396
15 to 19 years 1,021 1,144 2,165
20 to 24 years 691 560 1,251
25 to 29 years 387 368 755
30 to 34 years 481 525 1,006
35 to 39 years 492 661 1,153
40 to 44 years 948 949 1,897
45 to 49 years 1,161 1,192 2,353
50 to 54 years 903 1,057 1,960
55 to 59 years 1,264 920 2,184
60 to 64 years 716 814 1,530
65 to 69 years 595 469 1,064
70 to 74 years 434 446 880
75 to 79 years 268 222 490
80 to 84 years 165 188 353
85 years and over 183 225 408
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Things to know

What is the population of Westford, Massachusetts under 18?

Westford town's population under the age of 18 is 6,600, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 26.90% of the total resident population of Westford, Massachusetts.

What is the aging population in Westford, Massachusetts?

Westford town's population aged 65 years and above was 3,195. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 13.02% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Westford, Massachusetts was for the group of age 10-14 years with a population of 2,396 (9.77%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Westford, Massachusetts was the 80-84 years with a population of 353 (1.44%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Westford, Massachusetts Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Westford 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 Westford 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 Westford 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.

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

Westford, Massachusetts 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 Westford, Massachusetts population pyramid, which represents the Westford 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 Westford, Massachusetts, is 31.3.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Westford, Massachusetts, is 19.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Westford, Massachusetts is 50.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Westford, Massachusetts is 5.1.

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