The demographic universe estimates for the 1975-1976 television season as defined and published by Nielsen Media Research.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 69,600,000 | |
| Persons 2+ | 200,170,000 | |
| Persons 2-11 | 34,810,000 | 17.4% |
| Persons 6-11 | 21,580,000 | 10.8% |
| Persons 12-17 | 24,680,000 | 12.3% |
| Persons 18+ | 140,680,000 | 70.3% |
| Persons 18-34 | 55,110,000 | 27.5% |
| Persons 18-49 | 89,030,000 | 44.5% |
| Persons 25-54 | 75,290,000 | 37.6% |
| Persons 35+ | 85,570,000 | 42.8% |
| Persons 50+ | 51,650,000 | 25.8% |
| Persons 50-54 | 11,730,000 | 5.86% |
| Persons 55+ | 39,920,000 | 19.9% |
| Persons 55-64 | 19,150,000 | 9.57% |
| Males 12-17 | 12,520,000 | 6.25% |
| Males 18+ | 66,490,000 | 33.2% |
| Males 18-34 | 26,870,000 | 13.4% |
| Males 18-49 | 43,290,000 | 21.6% |
| Males 25-54 | 36,570,000 | 18.3% |
| Males 55+ | 17,580,000 | 8.78% |
| Males 55-64 | 9,010,000 | 4.50% |
| Females 12-17 | 12,160,000 | 6.07% |
| Females 18+ | 74,190,000 | 37.1% |
| Females 18-34 | 28,240,000 | 14.1% |
| Females 18-49 | 45,740,000 | 22.9% |
| Females 25-54 | 38,720,000 | 19.3% |
| Females 55+ | 22,340,000 | 11.2% |
| Females 55-64 | 10,140,000 | 5.07% |