The demographic universe estimates for the 2021-2022 television season as defined and published by Nielsen Media Research.
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 122,347,730 | |
| Persons 2+ | 311,480,000 | |
| Persons 2-11 | 39,360,000 | 12.6% |
| Persons 12-17 | 24,680,000 | 7.92% |
| Persons 18+ | 247,440,000 | 79.4% |
| Persons 18-34 | 70,270,000 | 22.6% |
| Persons 18-49 | 130,450,000 | 41.9% |
| Persons 25-54 | 121,670,000 | 39.1% |
| Persons 35+ | 177,170,000 | 56.9% |
| Persons 50+ | 116,990,000 | 37.6% |
| Persons 50-54 | 19,740,000 | 6.34% |
| Persons 55+ | 97,250,000 | 31.2% |
| Males 18-34 | 35,320,000 | 11.3% |
| Males 18-49 | 64,920,000 | 20.8% |
| Females 18-34 | 34,950,000 | 11.2% |
| Females 18-49 | 65,530,000 | 21.0% |