The demographic universe estimates for the 2010-2011 television season as defined and published by Nielsen Media Research.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 115,905,450 | |
| Persons 2+ | 294,650,000 | |
| Persons 2-11 | 41,590,000 | 14.1% |
| Persons 12-17 | 24,550,000 | 8.33% |
| Persons 18+ | 228,510,000 | 77.6% |
| Persons 18-34 | 68,660,000 | 23.3% |
| Persons 18-49 | 131,490,000 | 44.6% |
| Persons 25-54 | 124,390,000 | 42.2% |
| Persons 35+ | 159,850,000 | 54.3% |
| Persons 50+ | 97,020,000 | 32.9% |
| Persons 50-54 | 21,750,000 | 7.38% |
| Persons 55+ | 75,270,000 | 25.6% |
| Males 18+ | 110,450,000 | 37.5% |
| Males 18-34 | 34,520,000 | 11.7% |
| Males 18-49 | 65,520,000 | 22.2% |
| Females 18+ | 118,060,000 | 40.1% |
| Females 18-34 | 34,140,000 | 11.6% |
| Females 18-49 | 65,970,000 | 22.4% |
| Asian Households | 4,812,000 | 4.15% |
| Black Households | 14,073,000 | 12.1% |
| Hispanic Households | 13,348,000 | 11.5% |