Boxborough, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows Boxborough town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,901 | 53.05% |
| Male | 2,567 | 46.95% |
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Boxborough, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 53.05% females and 46.95% males in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Boxborough town town as compared to the nation.
FIGURE 1
Boxborough, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 53.05% of total population being female.
Boxborough, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Boxborough, Massachusetts, there are less men than women. The Boxborough, Massachusetts gender ratio is 88.5:100 i.e. 88.5 men to 100 women (0.885).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Boxborough, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In Boxborough, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 118.6 boys per 100 girls (118.6:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 61.2 males per 100 females (61.2:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.8:100, and 65.6:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
Boxborough, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Boxborough, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 79 | 0 | |
| 5 to 9 years | 243 | 159 | 1.53 |
| 10 to 14 years | 124 | 232 | 0.53 |
| 15 to 19 years | 138 | 264 | 0.52 |
| 20 to 24 years | 63 | 409 | 0.15 |
| 25 to 29 years | 108 | 148 | 0.73 |
| 30 to 34 years | 175 | 44 | 3.98 |
| 35 to 39 years | 47 | 145 | 0.32 |
| 40 to 44 years | 319 | 227 | 1.41 |
| 45 to 49 years | 192 | 158 | 1.22 |
| 50 to 54 years | 83 | 164 | 0.51 |
| 55 to 59 years | 497 | 351 | 1.42 |
| 60 to 64 years | 103 | 235 | 0.44 |
| 65 to 69 years | 145 | 136 | 1.07 |
| 70 to 74 years | 173 | 89 | 1.94 |
| 75 to 79 years | 37 | 73 | 0.51 |
| 80 to 84 years | 41 | 58 | 0.71 |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 9 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is abnormal as there is no new born girl population under the age of 5.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.438 i.e. 56.2 less 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.
Boxborough, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 497. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 409.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Boxborough, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (497) | Female # 20-24 years (409).
Under the age of 5, there are 79 boys and 0 girls in Boxborough, Massachusetts. There are no girls under the age of 5 and the entire baby population is boys.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 103 males and 235 females in Boxborough, Massachusetts. Thus there are 132 less 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 9 females.
Things to know
What percent of Boxborough, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Boxborough, Massachusetts population of 5,468, 53.05% percent are females.
What percentage of Boxborough, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Boxborough, Massachusetts population of 5,468, 46.95% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Boxborough, Massachusetts?
In Boxborough, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 88.5:100 i.e. 88.5 men to 100 women (0.885).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates