Surf City, NC Population by Age

The median age in Surf City, NC is 39.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.28% were under the age of 15, 19.11% aged 15 to 29, 43.77% aged 30 to 64, 17.82% aged 65 to 84, and 1.02% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Surf City, NC population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Surf City'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 205 5.64%
5 to 9 years 237 6.52%
10 to 14 years 223 6.13%
15 to 19 years 125 3.44%
20 to 24 years 344 9.46%
25 to 29 years 226 6.21%
30 to 34 years 189 5.2%
35 to 39 years 277 7.62%
40 to 44 years 162 4.45%
45 to 49 years 180 4.95%
50 to 54 years 155 4.26%
55 to 59 years 312 8.58%
60 to 64 years 317 8.72%
65 to 69 years 259 7.12%
70 to 74 years 283 7.78%
75 to 79 years 88 2.42%
80 to 84 years 18 0.49%
85 years and over 37 1.02%
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Surf City, NC population by age group

Key stats
1,134
Population under 25 years
854
Population aged 25-44
964
Population aged 45-64
685
Population aged 65+

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

The graph shows Surf City'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
Surf City, NC population by age group. The largest age group was 20-24 years with a poulation of 344 (9.46% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Surf City, NC was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 344 (9.46%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Surf City, NC was the 80-84 years with a population of 18 (0.49%).

Surf City, NC population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Surf City, NC'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 Surf City'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.
Surf City, NC 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 2,213 (60.85% 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 739 20.32%
18 to 64 years 2,213 60.85%
85 years and over 685 18.83%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Surf City's population under 18 was 20.32%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Surf City's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.85%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Surf City's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 18.83% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Surf City, NC population pyramid

Population pyramid for Surf City, NC 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 Surf City's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Surf City, NC, is 29.1.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Surf City, NC, is 30.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Surf City, NC is 59.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Surf City, NC is 3.3.
The graph shows Surf City'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.
Surf City, NC population pyramid i.e. Surf City population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Surf City, NC's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 83 122 205
5 to 9 years 100 137 237
10 to 14 years 123 100 223
15 to 19 years 51 74 125
20 to 24 years 193 151 344
25 to 29 years 180 46 226
30 to 34 years 129 60 189
35 to 39 years 104 173 277
40 to 44 years 93 69 162
45 to 49 years 84 96 180
50 to 54 years 75 80 155
55 to 59 years 161 151 312
60 to 64 years 205 112 317
65 to 69 years 92 167 259
70 to 74 years 174 109 283
75 to 79 years 56 32 88
80 to 84 years 14 4 18
85 years and over 0 37 37
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Things to know

What is the population of Surf City, NC under 18?

Surf City's population under the age of 18 is 739, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 20.32% of the total resident population of Surf City, NC.

What is the aging population in Surf City, NC?

Surf City's population aged 65 years and above was 685. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 18.83% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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

Key observations

The largest age group in Surf City, NC was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 344 (9.46%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Surf City, NC was the 80-84 years with a population of 18 (0.49%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Surf City, NC Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Surf City - 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 Surf City 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 Surf City. 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.

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

Surf City, NC 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 Surf City, NC population pyramid, which represents the Surf City 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 Surf City, NC, is 29.1.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Surf City, NC, is 30.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Surf City, NC is 59.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Surf City, NC is 3.3.

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