The demographic universe estimates for the 2016-2017 television season as defined and published by Nielsen Media Research.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 118,400,000 | |
| Persons 2+ | 301,670,000 | |
| Persons 2-11 | 39,410,000 | 13.1% |
| Persons 12-17 | 24,420,000 | 8.09% |
| Persons 18+ | 237,840,000 | 78.8% |
| Persons 18-34 | 69,290,000 | 23.0% |
| Persons 18-49 | 128,320,000 | 42.5% |
| Persons 25-54 | 120,170,000 | 39.8% |
| Persons 35+ | 168,550,000 | 55.9% |
| Persons 50+ | 109,520,000 | 36.3% |
| Persons 50-54 | 20,880,000 | 6.92% |
| Persons 55+ | 88,640,000 | 29.4% |
| Males 18+ | 114,770,000 | 38.0% |
| Males 18-34 | 34,730,000 | 11.5% |
| Males 18-49 | 63,690,000 | 21.1% |
| Females 18+ | 123,070,000 | 40.8% |
| Females 18-34 | 34,560,000 | 11.5% |
| Females 18-49 | 64,630,000 | 21.4% |
| Black Households | 15,326,320 | 12.9% |