Merrimack, New Hampshire population age distributions
A complete breakdown of Merrimack 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 | 1,384 | 5.09% |
5 to 9 years | 1,384 | 5.09% |
10 to 14 years | 2,235 | 8.22% |
15 to 19 years | 1,642 | 6.04% |
20 to 24 years | 1,223 | 4.5% |
25 to 29 years | 1,286 | 4.73% |
30 to 34 years | 2,103 | 7.74% |
35 to 39 years | 1,756 | 6.46% |
40 to 44 years | 1,682 | 6.19% |
45 to 49 years | 1,764 | 6.49% |
50 to 54 years | 2,054 | 7.56% |
55 to 59 years | 2,246 | 8.26% |
60 to 64 years | 1,865 | 6.86% |
65 to 69 years | 1,716 | 6.31% |
70 to 74 years | 1,293 | 4.76% |
75 to 79 years | 849 | 3.12% |
80 to 84 years | 395 | 1.45% |
85 years and over | 310 | 1.14% |
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Merrimack, New Hampshire population by age group
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022
FIGURE 1
Merrimack, New Hampshire population by age group.
The largest age group is 55 to 59 years with a population of 2,246 (8.26% of the total population).
The largest age group in Merrimack, New Hampshire was for the group of age 55 to 59 years with a population of 2,246 (8.26%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.
At the same time, the smallest age group in Merrimack, New Hampshire was the 85 years and over with a population of 310 (1.14%).
Merrimack, New Hampshire population by age cohort
To better understand the age distribution of Merrimack, New Hampshire'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
FIGURE 2
Merrimack, New Hampshire population by age cohort
The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 16,556 (60.90% of the total population).
Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:
- Merrimack town 's population under 18 was 22.32%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
- Merrimack town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.90%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
- Merrimack town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.78% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.
Merrimack, New Hampshire population pyramid
Population pyramid for Merrimack, New Hampshire 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 Merrimack town's population pyramid:
- Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Merrimack, New Hampshire, is 28.4.
- Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Merrimack, New Hampshire, is 25.9.
- Total dependency ratio for Merrimack, New Hampshire is 54.3.
- Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Merrimack, New Hampshire is 3.9.
FIGURE 3
Merrimack, New Hampshire population pyramid
Merrimack town population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.
Merrimack, New Hampshire population pyramid
Here's the Merrimack, New Hampshire's male and female population across different age groups .
Age Group | Population(Male) | Population(Female) | Total Population |
---|---|---|---|
Under 5 years | 630 | 754 | 1,384 |
5 to 9 years | 794 | 590 | 1,384 |
10 to 14 years | 1,227 | 1,008 | 2,235 |
15 to 19 years | 880 | 762 | 1,642 |
20 to 24 years | 693 | 530 | 1,223 |
25 to 29 years | 729 | 557 | 1,286 |
30 to 34 years | 1,144 | 959 | 2,103 |
35 to 39 years | 783 | 973 | 1,756 |
40 to 44 years | 937 | 745 | 1,682 |
45 to 49 years | 851 | 913 | 1,764 |
50 to 54 years | 1,038 | 1,016 | 2,054 |
55 to 59 years | 1,353 | 893 | 2,246 |
60 to 64 years | 749 | 1,116 | 1,865 |
65 to 69 years | 846 | 870 | 1,716 |
70 to 74 years | 598 | 695 | 1,293 |
75 to 79 years | 365 | 484 | 849 |
80 to 84 years | 137 | 258 | 395 |
85 years and over | 106 | 204 | 310 |
Things to know
What is the population of Merrimack, New Hampshire under 18?
Merrimack town's population under the age of 18 is 6,068, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 22.32% of the total resident population of Merrimack, New Hampshire.
What is the aging population in Merrimack, New Hampshire?
Merrimack town's population aged 65 years and above was 4,563. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 16.78% of the entire population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates