Dorchester County, MD Population By Age Group and Age Cohort in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, among the 32.49K Dorchester County, MD population, the 55-59yrs age group constituted the highest percentage of the total population (8.43%), followed by the 60-64yrs age group (7.12%), and the 70-74yrs age group (6.78%).
In the case of age cohorts, Adults (18-64yrs) constituted the highest percentage of the total population (57.24%), followed by Seniors (65yrs and Over) (21.61%), and Children (0-17yrs) (21.15%).
The first and second charts below shows the percentage of the population by age group and age cohort respectively. The table below also shows the number and percentages for each age group and age cohort.
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| Age Group | Number of People | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 55-59yrs | 2739 | 8.43 |
| 60-64yrs | 2313 | 7.12 |
| 70-74yrs | 2203 | 6.78 |
| 50-54yrs | 2132 | 6.56 |
| 10-14yrs | 2113 | 6.50 |
| 15-19yrs | 1966 | 6.05 |
| 30-34yrs | 1917 | 5.90 |
| 65-69yrs | 1915 | 5.90 |
| 25-29yrs | 1865 | 5.74 |
| 45-49yrs | 1854 | 5.71 |
| 40-44yrs | 1753 | 5.40 |
| 20-24yrs | 1744 | 5.37 |
| Under 5yrs | 1726 | 5.31 |
| 35-39yrs | 1675 | 5.16 |
| 5-9yrs | 1669 | 5.14 |
| 75-79yrs | 1340 | 4.13 |
| 80-84yrs | 993 | 3.06 |
| 85yrs and Over | 569 | 1.75 |
| Age Cohort | Number of People | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (18-64yrs) | 18594 | 57.24 |
| Seniors (65yrs and Over) | 7020 | 21.61 |
| Children (0-17yrs) | 6872 | 21.15 |
