Scituate, Rhode Island Population by Age

The median age in Scituate, Rhode Island is 49.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 10.31% were under the age of 15, 18.03% aged 15 to 29, 47.87% aged 30 to 64, 20.98% aged 65 to 84, and 2.80% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Scituate, Rhode Island population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Scituate 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 353 3.39%
5 to 9 years 333 3.19%
10 to 14 years 389 3.73%
15 to 19 years 630 6.04%
20 to 24 years 713 6.84%
25 to 29 years 536 5.14%
30 to 34 years 813 7.8%
35 to 39 years 517 4.96%
40 to 44 years 487 4.67%
45 to 49 years 610 5.85%
50 to 54 years 703 6.74%
55 to 59 years 827 7.93%
60 to 64 years 1,033 9.91%
65 to 69 years 852 8.17%
70 to 74 years 979 9.39%
75 to 79 years 181 1.74%
80 to 84 years 175 1.68%
85 years and over 292 2.8%
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Scituate, Rhode Island population by age group

Key stats
2,418
Population under 25 years
2,353
Population aged 25-44
3,173
Population aged 45-64
2,479
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Scituate 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
Scituate, Rhode Island population by age group. The largest age group was 60-64 years with a poulation of 1,033 (9.91% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Scituate, Rhode Island was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 1,033 (9.91%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Scituate, Rhode Island was the 80-84 years with a population of 175 (1.68%).

Scituate, Rhode Island population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Scituate, Rhode Island'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 Scituate 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.
Scituate, Rhode Island 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 6,364 (61.06% 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 1,580 15.16%
18 to 64 years 6,364 61.06%
85 years and over 2,479 23.78%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Scituate town's population under 18 was 15.16%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Scituate town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 61.06%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Scituate town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 23.78% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Scituate, Rhode Island population pyramid

Population pyramid for Scituate, Rhode Island 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 Scituate town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Scituate, Rhode Island, is 15.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Scituate, Rhode Island, is 36.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Scituate, Rhode Island is 51.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Scituate, Rhode Island is 2.8.
The graph shows Scituate 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.
Scituate, Rhode Island population pyramid i.e. Scituate town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Scituate, Rhode Island's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 289 64 353
5 to 9 years 160 173 333
10 to 14 years 213 176 389
15 to 19 years 299 331 630
20 to 24 years 495 218 713
25 to 29 years 216 320 536
30 to 34 years 588 225 813
35 to 39 years 264 253 517
40 to 44 years 228 259 487
45 to 49 years 291 319 610
50 to 54 years 399 304 703
55 to 59 years 391 436 827
60 to 64 years 481 552 1,033
65 to 69 years 433 419 852
70 to 74 years 503 476 979
75 to 79 years 66 115 181
80 to 84 years 114 61 175
85 years and over 116 176 292
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Things to know

What is the population of Scituate, Rhode Island under 18?

Scituate town's population under the age of 18 is 1,580, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 15.16% of the total resident population of Scituate, Rhode Island.

What is the aging population in Scituate, Rhode Island?

Scituate town's population aged 65 years and above was 2,479. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 23.78% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Scituate, Rhode Island was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 1,033 (9.91%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Scituate, Rhode Island was the 80-84 years with a population of 175 (1.68%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Scituate, Rhode Island Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Scituate 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 Scituate 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 Scituate 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.

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

Scituate, Rhode Island 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 Scituate, Rhode Island population pyramid, which represents the Scituate 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 Scituate, Rhode Island, is 15.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Scituate, Rhode Island, is 36.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Scituate, Rhode Island is 51.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Scituate, Rhode Island is 2.8.

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