Resident population under 18 years, percent, 2010 - (Percent)
County
Value
Barnstable
17.3
Berkshire
19.5
Bristol
22.3
Dukes
19.2
Essex
23.2
Franklin
19.7
Hampden
23.7
Hampshire
16.9
Middlesex
21.3
Nantucket
20.7
Norfolk
22.7
Plymouth
24.1
Suffolk
17.5
Worcester
23.4
Value for Massachusetts (Percent): 21.7%
Data item: Resident population under 18 years, percent, 2010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census of Population, Public Law 94-171 Redistricting Data File. Updated every 10 years. http://factfinder2.census.gov.
Definition:
Age classification is based on the age of the person in complete years as of April 1, 2010.
The first release of Census 2010 data on age, from the Redistricting Data file, identifies only one age category: 18 years and over. Additional age categories will be published in summer 2001.
Scope and Methodology:
The data on age were derived from answers to a question that was asked of all people in Census 2010. The age of the person was usually derived from their date of birth information.
About this application: This application provides summary profiles showing frequently requested data items from various US Census Bureau programs. Profiles are available for the nation, states, and counties.
