The demographic universe estimates for the 2001-2002 television season as defined and published by Nielsen Media Research.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 105,444,330 | |
| Persons 2+ | 269,880,000 | |
| Persons 2-11 | 40,730,000 | 15.1% |
| Persons 12-17 | 23,520,000 | 8.71% |
| Persons 18+ | 205,630,000 | 76.2% |
| Persons 18-34 | 62,190,000 | 23.0% |
| Persons 18-49 | 127,240,000 | 47.2% |
| Persons 25-54 | 121,210,000 | 44.9% |
| Persons 35+ | 143,440,000 | 53.2% |
| Persons 50+ | 78,390,000 | 29.1% |
| Persons 50-54 | 18,970,000 | 7.03% |
| Persons 55+ | 59,420,000 | 22.0% |
| Males 18+ | 98,560,000 | 36.5% |
| Males 18-34 | 31,080,000 | 11.5% |
| Males 18-49 | 62,960,000 | 23.3% |
| Females 18+ | 107,070,000 | 39.7% |
| Females 18-34 | 31,110,000 | 11.5% |
| Females 18-49 | 64,280,000 | 23.8% |