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Portland, Connecticut Population by Age

The median age in Portland, Connecticut is 41.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.92% were under the age of 15, 14.71% aged 15 to 29, 50.35% aged 30 to 64, 14.84% aged 65 to 84, and 2.18% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Portland, Connecticut population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Portland 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 552 5.84%
5 to 9 years 420 4.44%
10 to 14 years 723 7.64%
15 to 19 years 707 7.47%
20 to 24 years 417 4.41%
25 to 29 years 267 2.82%
30 to 34 years 686 7.25%
35 to 39 years 790 8.35%
40 to 44 years 547 5.78%
45 to 49 years 579 6.12%
50 to 54 years 1,016 10.74%
55 to 59 years 599 6.33%
60 to 64 years 546 5.77%
65 to 69 years 379 4.01%
70 to 74 years 454 4.8%
75 to 79 years 275 2.91%
80 to 84 years 296 3.13%
85 years and over 206 2.18%
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Portland, Connecticut population by age group

Key stats
2,819
Population under 25 years
2,290
Population aged 25-44
2,740
Population aged 45-64
1,610
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Portland 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
Portland, Connecticut population by age group. The largest age group was 50-54 years with a poulation of 1,016 (10.74% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Portland, Connecticut was for the group of age 50-54 years with a population of 1,016 (10.74%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Portland, Connecticut was the 85+ years with a population of 206 (2.18%).

Portland, Connecticut population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Portland, 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 Portland 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.
Portland, 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 5,656 (59.79% 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 2,193 23.18%
18 to 64 years 5,656 59.79%
85 years and over 1,610 17.02%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Portland town's population under 18 was 23.18%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Portland town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 59.79%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Portland town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 17.02% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Portland, Connecticut population pyramid

Population pyramid for Portland, 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 Portland town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Portland, Connecticut, is 27.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Portland, Connecticut, is 26.2.
  • Total dependency ratio for Portland, Connecticut is 53.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Portland, Connecticut is 3.8.
The graph shows Portland 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.
Portland, Connecticut population pyramid i.e. Portland town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 315 237 552
5 to 9 years 223 197 420
10 to 14 years 404 319 723
15 to 19 years 337 370 707
20 to 24 years 241 176 417
25 to 29 years 83 184 267
30 to 34 years 272 414 686
35 to 39 years 448 342 790
40 to 44 years 326 221 547
45 to 49 years 269 310 579
50 to 54 years 534 482 1,016
55 to 59 years 272 327 599
60 to 64 years 218 328 546
65 to 69 years 192 187 379
70 to 74 years 174 280 454
75 to 79 years 177 98 275
80 to 84 years 115 181 296
85 years and over 45 161 206
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Things to know

What is the population of Portland, Connecticut under 18?

Portland town's population under the age of 18 is 2,193, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 23.18% of the total resident population of Portland, Connecticut.

What is the aging population in Portland, Connecticut?

Portland town's population aged 65 years and above was 1,610. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 17.02% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Portland, Connecticut was for the group of age 50-54 years with a population of 1,016 (10.74%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Portland, Connecticut was the 85+ years with a population of 206 (2.18%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

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

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

Portland, 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 Portland, Connecticut population pyramid, which represents the Portland 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 Portland, Connecticut, is 27.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Portland, Connecticut, is 26.2.
  • Total dependency ratio for Portland, Connecticut is 53.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Portland, Connecticut is 3.8.

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