In population demographics, individuals aged 0-20 and 65+ are classified as what?

• A. Dependents
• B. Children
• C. Adults
• D. Seniors

Answer: (A)

In population demographics, the group that typically relies on others for support and is not expected to participate in the labor force is called dependents. This includes the young and the elderly. That’s why those aged 0–20 and 65+ are classified as dependents—they fall outside the common working-age range and usually depend on family, government programs, or caregivers for resources.

The other terms don’t fit this broad, non-working-age category: “Children” would exclude the older group in 65+, and “Seniors” would exclude the younger group in 0–20. “Adults” usually implies people of working age, who are generally considered the opposite of dependents in this context.