Palo Alto, PA Population by Age

The median age in Palo Alto, PA is 42.0, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.78% were under the age of 15, 11.96% aged 15 to 29, 47.02% aged 30 to 64, 19.10% aged 65 to 84, and 1.15% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Jul 26, 2024

Palo Alto, PA population age distributions

A complete breakdown of Palo Alto'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 77 8.08%
5 to 9 years 42 4.41%
10 to 14 years 79 8.29%
15 to 19 years 33 3.46%
20 to 24 years 37 3.88%
25 to 29 years 44 4.62%
30 to 34 years 66 6.93%
35 to 39 years 62 6.51%
40 to 44 years 61 6.4%
45 to 49 years 68 7.14%
50 to 54 years 44 4.62%
55 to 59 years 61 6.4%
60 to 64 years 86 9.02%
65 to 69 years 55 5.77%
70 to 74 years 62 6.51%
75 to 79 years 42 4.41%
80 to 84 years 23 2.41%
85 years and over 11 1.15%
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Palo Alto, PA population by age group

Key stats
268
Population under 25 years
233
Population aged 25-44
259
Population aged 45-64
193
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022

FIGURE 1

Palo Alto, PA population by age group.

The largest age group is 60 to 64 years with a population of 86 (9.02% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Palo Alto, PA was for the group of age 60 to 64 years with a population of 86 (9.02%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Palo Alto, PA was the 85 years and over with a population of 11 (1.15%).

Palo Alto, PA population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Palo Alto, PA'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

Palo Alto, PA population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 534 (56.03% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Palo Alto, PA population by age cohort

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 226 23.71%
18 to 64 years 534 56.03%
65 years and over 193 20.25%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Palo Alto 's population under 18 was 23.71%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • Palo Alto's working population (between 18 and 64) was 56.03%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • Palo Alto's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 20.25% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

Palo Alto, PA population pyramid

Population pyramid for Palo Alto, PA 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 Palo Alto's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Palo Alto, PA, is 35.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Palo Alto, PA, is 34.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Palo Alto, PA is 69.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Palo Alto, PA is 2.9.

FIGURE 3

Palo Alto, PA population pyramid

Palo Alto population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Palo Alto, PA population pyramid

Here's the Palo Alto, PA's male and female population across different age groups .

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 61 16 77
5 to 9 years 21 21 42
10 to 14 years 25 54 79
15 to 19 years 15 18 33
20 to 24 years 20 17 37
25 to 29 years 20 24 44
30 to 34 years 33 33 66
35 to 39 years 15 47 62
40 to 44 years 39 22 61
45 to 49 years 44 24 68
50 to 54 years 24 20 44
55 to 59 years 22 39 61
60 to 64 years 38 48 86
65 to 69 years 28 27 55
70 to 74 years 28 34 62
75 to 79 years 22 20 42
80 to 84 years 4 19 23
85 years and over 9 2 11
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Things to know

What is the population of Palo Alto, PA under 18?

Palo Alto's population under the age of 18 is 226, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 23.71% of the total resident population of Palo Alto, PA.

What is the aging population in Palo Alto, PA?

Palo Alto's population aged 65 years and above was 193. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 20.25% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2024
Palo Alto, PA Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Palo Alto Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Palo Alto by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Palo Alto.

Key observations

The largest age group in Palo Alto, PA was for the group of age 60 to 64 years years with a population of 86 (9.02%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Palo Alto, PA was the 85 years and over years with a population of 11 (1.15%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Palo Alto is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Palo Alto total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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 Palo Alto Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Palo Alto, PA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Palo Alto - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto. 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 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 534 (56.03% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Palo Alto population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Palo Alto is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Palo Alto, PA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Palo Alto, PA population pyramid, which represents the Palo Alto population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Palo Alto, PA, is 35.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Palo Alto, PA, is 34.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Palo Alto, PA is 69.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Palo Alto, PA is 2.9.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Palo Alto population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Palo Alto for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Palo Alto for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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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