Benson Township, Minnesota population by gender
The table below shows Benson township's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 146 | 49.16% |
| Female | 151 | 50.84% |
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Benson Township, Minnesota population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 50.84% females and 49.16% males in Benson Township, Minnesota.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Benson township township as compared to the nation.
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Benson Township, Minnesota population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.84% of total population being female.
Benson Township, Minnesota gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Benson Township, Minnesota, there are less men than women. The Benson Township, Minnesota gender ratio is 96.7:100 i.e. 96.7 men to 100 women (0.967).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Benson Township, Minnesota gender ratio by age
In Benson Township, Minnesota, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 56.5 boys per 100 girls (56.5:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 171.4 males per 100 females (171.4:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.9:100, and 63.4:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
Benson Township, Minnesota gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Benson Township, Minnesota.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7 | 4 | 1.75 |
| 5 to 9 years | 2 | 18 | 0.11 |
| 10 to 14 years | 16 | 11 | 1.45 |
| 15 to 19 years | 1 | 14 | 0.07 |
| 20 to 24 years | 11 | 14 | 0.79 |
| 25 to 29 years | 4 | 7 | 0.57 |
| 30 to 34 years | 7 | 2 | 3.50 |
| 35 to 39 years | 9 | 7 | 1.29 |
| 40 to 44 years | 7 | 7 | 1.00 |
| 45 to 49 years | 5 | 9 | 0.56 |
| 50 to 54 years | 11 | 4 | 2.75 |
| 55 to 59 years | 19 | 17 | 1.12 |
| 60 to 64 years | 10 | 4 | 2.50 |
| 65 to 69 years | 13 | 13 | 1.00 |
| 70 to 74 years | 7 | 10 | 0.70 |
| 75 to 79 years | 5 | 3 | 1.67 |
| 80 to 84 years | 12 | 5 | 2.40 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 2 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.750 i.e. 175 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 2.500 i.e. 150.0 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is abnormal as there is no male senior population.
Benson Township, Minnesota population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 19. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 18.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Benson Township, Minnesota population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (19) | Female # 5-9 years (18).
Under the age of 5, there are 7 boys and 4 girls in Benson Township, Minnesota. Thus there are 3 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 10 males and 4 females in Benson Township, Minnesota. Thus there are 6 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 0 males and 2 females.
Things to know
What percent of Benson Township, Minnesota is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Benson Township, Minnesota population of 297, 50.84% percent are females.
What percentage of Benson Township, Minnesota is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Benson Township, Minnesota population of 297, 49.16% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Benson Township, Minnesota?
In Benson Township, Minnesota, the male to female ratio is 96.7:100 i.e. 96.7 men to 100 women (0.967).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates