The demographic universe estimates for the 2002-2003 television season as defined and published by Nielsen Media Research.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 106,641,910 | |
| Persons 2+ | 272,040,000 | |
| Persons 2-11 | 39,990,000 | 14.7% |
| Persons 12-17 | 24,840,000 | 9.13% |
| Persons 18+ | 207,210,000 | 76.2% |
| Persons 18-34 | 64,800,000 | 23.8% |
| Persons 18-49 | 128,660,000 | 47.3% |
| Persons 25-54 | 120,390,000 | 44.3% |
| Persons 35+ | 142,410,000 | 52.4% |
| Persons 50+ | 78,550,000 | 28.9% |
| Persons 50-54 | 18,640,000 | 6.85% |
| Persons 55+ | 59,910,000 | 22.0% |
| Males 18+ | 99,020,000 | 36.4% |
| Males 18-34 | 32,150,000 | 11.8% |
| Males 18-49 | 63,310,000 | 23.3% |
| Females 18+ | 108,190,000 | 39.8% |
| Females 18-34 | 32,650,000 | 12.0% |
| Females 18-49 | 65,350,000 | 24.0% |