Old Lyme, Connecticut Population by Age

The median age in Old Lyme, Connecticut is 49.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.38% were under the age of 15, 13.76% aged 15 to 29, 46.80% aged 30 to 64, 21.54% aged 65 to 84, and 2.53% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Old Lyme, Connecticut population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Old Lyme 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 330 4.35%
5 to 9 years 314 4.14%
10 to 14 years 522 6.88%
15 to 19 years 451 5.95%
20 to 24 years 371 4.89%
25 to 29 years 221 2.91%
30 to 34 years 270 3.56%
35 to 39 years 315 4.15%
40 to 44 years 417 5.5%
45 to 49 years 613 8.08%
50 to 54 years 643 8.48%
55 to 59 years 653 8.61%
60 to 64 years 637 8.4%
65 to 69 years 642 8.47%
70 to 74 years 526 6.94%
75 to 79 years 290 3.82%
80 to 84 years 175 2.31%
85 years and over 192 2.53%
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Old Lyme, Connecticut population by age group

Key stats
1,988
Population under 25 years
1,223
Population aged 25-44
2,546
Population aged 45-64
1,825
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Old Lyme 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
Old Lyme, Connecticut population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 653 (8.61% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Old Lyme, Connecticut was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 653 (8.61%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Old Lyme, Connecticut was the 80-84 years with a population of 175 (2.31%).

Old Lyme, Connecticut population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Old Lyme, Connecticut'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 Old Lyme 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.
Old Lyme, Connecticut 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 4,229 (55.78% 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 1,528 20.15%
18 to 64 years 4,229 55.78%
85 years and over 1,825 24.07%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Old Lyme town's population under 18 was 20.15%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Old Lyme town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 55.78%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Old Lyme town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 24.07% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Old Lyme, Connecticut population pyramid

Population pyramid for Old Lyme, Connecticut 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 Old Lyme town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Old Lyme, Connecticut, is 25.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Old Lyme, Connecticut, is 39.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Old Lyme, Connecticut is 65.1.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Old Lyme, Connecticut is 2.5.
The graph shows Old Lyme 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.
Old Lyme, Connecticut population pyramid i.e. Old Lyme town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Old Lyme, Connecticut's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 186 144 330
5 to 9 years 157 157 314
10 to 14 years 292 230 522
15 to 19 years 162 289 451
20 to 24 years 235 136 371
25 to 29 years 69 152 221
30 to 34 years 162 108 270
35 to 39 years 187 128 315
40 to 44 years 192 225 417
45 to 49 years 314 299 613
50 to 54 years 319 324 643
55 to 59 years 310 343 653
60 to 64 years 280 357 637
65 to 69 years 325 317 642
70 to 74 years 271 255 526
75 to 79 years 126 164 290
80 to 84 years 95 80 175
85 years and over 111 81 192
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Things to know

What is the population of Old Lyme, Connecticut under 18?

Old Lyme town's population under the age of 18 is 1,528, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 20.15% of the total resident population of Old Lyme, Connecticut.

What is the aging population in Old Lyme, Connecticut?

Old Lyme town's population aged 65 years and above was 1,825. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 24.07% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Old Lyme, Connecticut was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 653 (8.61%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Old Lyme, Connecticut was the 80-84 years with a population of 175 (2.31%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Old Lyme, Connecticut Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Old Lyme 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 Old Lyme 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 Old Lyme 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.

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

Old Lyme, Connecticut 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 Old Lyme, Connecticut population pyramid, which represents the Old Lyme 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 Old Lyme, Connecticut, is 25.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Old Lyme, Connecticut, is 39.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Old Lyme, Connecticut is 65.1.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Old Lyme, Connecticut is 2.5.

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