The demographic universe estimates for the 2005-2006 television season as defined and published by Nielsen Media Research.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 110,213,910 | |
| Persons 2+ | 280,500,000 | |
| Persons 2-11 | 39,960,000 | 14.3% |
| Persons 12-17 | 24,710,000 | 8.81% |
| Persons 18+ | 215,830,000 | 76.9% |
| Persons 18-34 | 66,040,000 | 23.5% |
| Persons 18-49 | 129,970,000 | 46.3% |
| Persons 25-54 | 121,990,000 | 43.5% |
| Persons 35+ | 149,790,000 | 53.4% |
| Persons 50+ | 85,860,000 | 30.6% |
| Persons 50-54 | 19,930,000 | 7.11% |
| Persons 55+ | 65,930,000 | 23.5% |
| Persons 55-64 | 30,420,000 | 10.8% |
| Males 18+ | 103,840,000 | 37.0% |
| Males 18-34 | 33,100,000 | 11.8% |
| Males 18-49 | 64,440,000 | 23.0% |
| Males 55+ | 29,720,000 | 10.6% |
| Females 18+ | 111,990,000 | 39.9% |
| Females 18-34 | 32,940,000 | 11.7% |
| Females 18-49 | 65,530,000 | 23.4% |
| Females 55+ | 36,210,000 | 12.9% |