Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in United States was reported at 54.45 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

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United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 52.268 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.652 % for 2016. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 52.247 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.700 % in 1962 and a record low of 49.442 % in 2009. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) in United States was reported at 26.76 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in United States was reported at 27.69 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data was reported at 23.470 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.796 % for 2016. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data is updated yearly, averaging 18.473 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.470 % in 2017 and a record low of 15.162 % in 1960. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data was reported at 28.799 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.857 % for 2016. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data is updated yearly, averaging 33.422 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.329 % in 1961 and a record low of 28.799 % in 2017. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio, young, is the ratio of younger dependents--people younger than 15--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Small States was 13.17271 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Small States reached a record high of 13.17271 in January of 2023 and a record low of 8.39861 in January of 1959. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Small States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 12 countries was 50.63 percent. The highest value was in Guyana: 55.77 percent and the lowest value was in Colombia: 42.8 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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The average for 2023 based on 20 countries was 51.47 percent. The highest value was in Guatemala: 58.41 percent and the lowest value was in Colombia: 42.8 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for World was 15.35790 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for World reached a record high of 15.35790 in January of 2023 and a record low of 8.35834 in January of 1950. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for World - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

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This map service, derived from World Bank data, shows various characteristics of the Health topic. The World Bank Group provides financing, state-of-the-art analysis, and policy advice to help countries expand access to quality, affordable health care; protects people from falling into poverty or worsening poverty due to illness; and promotes investments in all sectors that form the foundation of healthy societies.Age Dependency Ratio: Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population. Data from 1960 – 2012.Age Dependency Ratio Old: Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population. Data from 1960 – 2012.Birth/Death Rate: Crude birth/death rate indicates the number of births/deaths occurring during the year, per
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Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the United States was 26.82910 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the United States reached a record high of 26.82910 in January of 2023 and a record low of 12.64253 in January of 1950. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the United States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Norwood Young America, MN population pyramid, which represents the Norwood Young America population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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 Norwood Young America, MN, is 29.0.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Norwood Young America, MN, is 30.7.
• Total dependency ratio for Norwood Young America, MN is 59.8.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Norwood Young America, MN is 3.3.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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 Norwood Young America population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Norwood Young America for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Norwood Young America for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Norwood Young America for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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Margin of Error

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United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Low Income Countries was 5.85107 % of Working-Age Population in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Low Income Countries reached a record high of 6.08213 in January of 1997 and a record low of 5.23783 in January of 1959. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Low Income Countries - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

Although the American Community Survey (ACS) produces population, demographic and housing unit estimates, for 2020, the 2020 Census provides the official counts of the population and housing units for the nation, states, counties, cities, and towns. For 2016 to 2019, the Population Estimates Program provides estimates of the population for the nation, states, counties, cities, and towns and intercensal housing unit estimates for the nation, states, and counties..Supporting documentation on code lists, subject definitions, data accuracy, and statistical testing can be found on the American Community Survey website in the Technical Documentation section.Sample size and data quality measures (including coverage rates, allocation rates, and response rates) can be found on the American Community Survey website in the Methodology section..Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.Data are based on a sample and are subject to sampling variability. The degree of uncertainty for an estimate arising from sampling variability is represented through the use of a margin of error. The value shown here is the 90 percent margin of error. The margin of error can be interpreted roughly as providing a 90 percent probability that the interval defined by the estimate minus the margin of error and the estimate plus the margin of error (the lower and upper confidence bounds) contains the true value. In addition to sampling variability, the ACS estimates are subject to nonsampling error (for a discussion of nonsampling variability, see ACS Technical Documentation). The effect of nonsampling error is not represented in these tables..The age dependency ratio is derived by dividing the combined under-18 and 65-and-over populations by the 18-to-64 population and multiplying by 100..The old-age dependency ratio is derived by dividing the population 65 and over by the 18-to-64 population and multiplying by 100..The child dependency ratio is derived by dividing the population under 18 by the 18-to-64 population and multiplying by 100..When information is missing or inconsistent, the Census Bureau logically assigns an acceptable value using the response to a related question or questions. If a logical assignment is not possible, data are filled using a statistical process called allocation, which uses a similar individual or household to provide a donor value. The "Allocated" section is the number of respondents who received an allocated value for a particular subject..The 2016-2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data generally reflect the September 2018 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) delineations of metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas. In certain instances, the names, codes, and boundaries of the principal cities shown in ACS tables may differ from the OMB delineation lists due to differences in the effective dates of the geographic entities..Estimates of urban and rural populations, housing units, and characteristics reflect boundaries of urban areas defined based on Census 2010 data. As a result, data for urban and rural areas from the ACS do not necessarily reflect the results of ongoing urbanization..Explanation of Symbols:- The estimate could not be computed because there were an insufficient number of sample observations. For a ratio of medians estimate, one or both of the median estimates falls in the lowest interval or highest interval of an open-ended distribution.N The estimate or margin of error cannot be displayed because there were an insufficient number of sample cases in the selected geographic area. (X) The estimate or margin of error is not applicable or not available.median- The median falls in the lowest interval of an open-ended distribution (for example "2,500-")median+ The median falls in the highest interval of an open-ended distribution (for example "250,000+").** The margin of error could not be computed because there were an insufficient number of sample observations.*** The margin of error could not be computed because the median falls in the lowest interval or highest interval of an open-ended distribution.***** A margin of error is not appropriate because the corresponding estimate is controlled to an independent population or housing estimate. Effectively, the corresponding estimate has no sampling error and the margin of error may be treated as zero.

Median age, prospective median age, and remaining life expectancy at the median age: USA, 2013–2098.

Population, median age, age distribution, and dependency ratios for United States based on the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.