Capitol Heights, MD population by gender
The table below shows Capitol Heights's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,154 | 53.41% |
| Female | 1,879 | 46.59% |
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Capitol Heights, MD population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 46.59% females and 53.41% males in Capitol Heights, MD.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Capitol Heights town as compared to the nation.
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Capitol Heights, MD population by gender.
There is a majority of male population, with 53.41% of total population being male.
Capitol Heights, MD gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Capitol Heights, MD, there are more men than women. The Capitol Heights, MD gender ratio is 114.6:100 i.e. 114.6 men to 100 women (1.146).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Capitol Heights, MD gender ratio by age
In Capitol Heights, MD, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 152 boys per 100 girls (152:100).Having said that, the sex ratio for seniors aged 80 and older is abnormal, as there is no male senior population.
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.
Capitol Heights, MD gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Capitol Heights, MD.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 218 | 97 | 2.25 |
| 5 to 9 years | 267 | 121 | 2.21 |
| 10 to 14 years | 75 | 170 | 0.44 |
| 15 to 19 years | 190 | 61 | 3.11 |
| 20 to 24 years | 186 | 83 | 2.24 |
| 25 to 29 years | 79 | 217 | 0.36 |
| 30 to 34 years | 170 | 137 | 1.24 |
| 35 to 39 years | 96 | 95 | 1.01 |
| 40 to 44 years | 137 | 121 | 1.13 |
| 45 to 49 years | 157 | 112 | 1.40 |
| 50 to 54 years | 82 | 215 | 0.38 |
| 55 to 59 years | 228 | 92 | 2.48 |
| 60 to 64 years | 89 | 98 | 0.91 |
| 65 to 69 years | 103 | 117 | 0.88 |
| 70 to 74 years | 52 | 46 | 1.13 |
| 75 to 79 years | 25 | 21 | 1.19 |
| 80 to 84 years | 0 | 39 | |
| 85 years and over | 0 | 37 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 2.247 i.e. 224.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.908 i.e. 9.2 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.
Capitol Heights, MD population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 267. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 217.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Capitol Heights, MD population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 5-9 years (267) | Female # 25-29 years (217).
Under the age of 5, there are 218 boys and 97 girls in Capitol Heights, MD. Thus there are 121 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 89 males and 98 females in Capitol Heights, MD. Thus there are 9 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 37 females.
Things to know
What percent of Capitol Heights, MD is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Capitol Heights, MD population of 4,033, 46.59% percent are females.
What percentage of Capitol Heights, MD is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Capitol Heights, MD population of 4,033, 53.41% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Capitol Heights, MD?
In Capitol Heights, MD, the male to female ratio is 114.6:100 i.e. 114.6 men to 100 women (1.146).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates