The demographic universe estimates for the 2009-2010 television season as defined and published by Nielsen Media Research.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 114,866,380 | |
| Persons 2+ | 292,040,000 | |
| Persons 2-11 | 41,140,000 | 14.1% |
| Persons 12-17 | 24,620,000 | 8.43% |
| Persons 18+ | 226,280,000 | 77.5% |
| Persons 18-34 | 68,270,000 | 23.4% |
| Persons 18-49 | 131,580,000 | 45.1% |
| Persons 25-54 | 124,290,000 | 42.6% |
| Persons 35+ | 158,010,000 | 54.1% |
| Persons 50+ | 94,700,000 | 32.4% |
| Persons 50-54 | 21,480,000 | 7.36% |
| Persons 55+ | 73,220,000 | 25.1% |
| Males 18+ | 109,290,000 | 37.4% |
| Males 18-34 | 34,310,000 | 11.8% |
| Males 18-49 | 65,500,000 | 22.4% |
| Females 18+ | 116,990,000 | 40.1% |
| Females 18-34 | 33,960,000 | 11.6% |
| Females 18-49 | 66,080,000 | 22.6% |