The demographic universe estimates for the 2007-2008 television season as defined and published by Nielsen Media Research.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 112,798,170 | |
| Persons 2+ | 286,300,000 | |
| Persons 2-11 | 40,290,000 | 14.1% |
| Persons 12-17 | 24,700,000 | 8.63% |
| Persons 18+ | 221,310,000 | 77.3% |
| Persons 18-34 | 67,220,000 | 23.5% |
| Persons 18-49 | 131,050,000 | 45.8% |
| Persons 25-54 | 123,370,000 | 43.1% |
| Persons 35+ | 154,090,000 | 53.8% |
| Persons 35-64 | 117,450,000 | 41.0% |
| Persons 50+ | 90,260,000 | 31.5% |
| Persons 50-54 | 20,790,000 | 7.26% |
| Persons 55+ | 69,470,000 | 24.3% |
| Persons 55-64 | 32,830,000 | 11.5% |
| Males 18+ | 106,730,000 | 37.3% |
| Males 18-34 | 33,770,000 | 11.8% |
| Males 18-49 | 65,140,000 | 22.8% |
| Males 55+ | 31,480,000 | 11.0% |
| Females 18+ | 114,580,000 | 40.0% |
| Females 18-34 | 33,450,000 | 11.7% |
| Females 18-49 | 65,910,000 | 23.0% |
| Females 55+ | 37,990,000 | 13.3% |
| Asian Households | 4,540,000 | 4.02% |
| Black Households | 13,650,000 | 12.1% |
| Hispanic Households | 12,140,000 | 10.8% |