Chester Heights, PA population by gender
The table below shows Chester Heights's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,682 | 57.56% |
| Male | 1,240 | 42.44% |
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Chester Heights, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 57.56% females and 42.44% males in Chester Heights, PA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Chester Heights borough as compared to the nation.
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Chester Heights, PA population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 57.56% of total population being female.
Chester Heights, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Chester Heights, PA, there are less men than women. The Chester Heights, PA gender ratio is 73.7:100 i.e. 73.7 men to 100 women (0.737).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Chester Heights, PA gender ratio by age
In Chester Heights, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 102.3 boys per 100 girls (102.3:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 84.3 males per 100 females (84.3:100).
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.
Chester Heights, PA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Chester Heights, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 75 | 94 | 0.80 |
| 5 to 9 years | 100 | 80 | 1.25 |
| 10 to 14 years | 126 | 59 | 2.14 |
| 15 to 19 years | 18 | 100 | 0.18 |
| 20 to 24 years | 19 | 46 | 0.41 |
| 25 to 29 years | 39 | 99 | 0.39 |
| 30 to 34 years | 71 | 111 | 0.64 |
| 35 to 39 years | 89 | 153 | 0.58 |
| 40 to 44 years | 128 | 70 | 1.83 |
| 45 to 49 years | 46 | 46 | 1.00 |
| 50 to 54 years | 104 | 173 | 0.60 |
| 55 to 59 years | 82 | 112 | 0.73 |
| 60 to 64 years | 43 | 96 | 0.45 |
| 65 to 69 years | 126 | 156 | 0.81 |
| 70 to 74 years | 46 | 99 | 0.46 |
| 75 to 79 years | 58 | 105 | 0.55 |
| 80 to 84 years | 42 | 16 | 2.62 |
| 85 years and over | 28 | 67 | 0.42 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.798 i.e. 79.8 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.448 i.e. 55.2 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.418 i.e. 41.8 senior men per 100 senior women.
Chester Heights, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 128. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 173.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Chester Heights, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 40-44 years (128) | Female # 50-54 years (173).
Under the age of 5, there are 75 boys and 94 girls in Chester Heights, PA. Thus there are 19 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 43 males and 96 females in Chester Heights, PA. Thus there are 53 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 28 males and 67 females.
Things to know
What percent of Chester Heights, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Chester Heights, PA population of 2,922, 57.56% percent are females.
What percentage of Chester Heights, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Chester Heights, PA population of 2,922, 42.44% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Chester Heights, PA?
In Chester Heights, PA, the male to female ratio is 73.7:100 i.e. 73.7 men to 100 women (0.737).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
