The demographic universe estimates for the 1983-1984 television season as defined and published by Nielsen Media Research.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 83,300,000 | |
| Persons 2+ | 220,270,000 | |
| Persons 2-11 | 32,550,000 | 14.8% |
| Persons 6-11 | 19,040,000 | 8.64% |
| Persons 12-17 | 21,370,000 | 9.70% |
| Persons 18+ | 166,350,000 | 75.5% |
| Persons 18-34 | 67,210,000 | 30.5% |
| Persons 18-49 | 108,150,000 | 49.1% |
| Persons 25-54 | 90,980,000 | 41.3% |
| Persons 35+ | 99,140,000 | 45.0% |
| Persons 35-64 | 73,460,000 | 33.4% |
| Persons 50+ | 58,200,000 | 26.4% |
| Persons 50-54 | 10,810,000 | 4.91% |
| Persons 55+ | 47,390,000 | 21.5% |
| Males 12-17 | 10,860,000 | 4.93% |
| Males 18+ | 78,870,000 | 35.8% |
| Males 18-34 | 33,220,000 | 15.1% |
| Males 18-49 | 53,180,000 | 24.1% |
| Males 25-54 | 44,490,000 | 20.2% |
| Males 35-64 | 35,260,000 | 16.0% |
| Males 55+ | 20,490,000 | 9.30% |
| Females 12-17 | 10,510,000 | 4.77% |
| Females 18+ | 87,480,000 | 39.7% |
| Females 18-34 | 33,990,000 | 15.4% |
| Females 18-49 | 54,970,000 | 25.0% |
| Females 25-54 | 46,490,000 | 21.1% |
| Females 35-64 | 38,200,000 | 17.3% |
| Females 55+ | 26,900,000 | 12.2% |