Colfax, WA population by gender
The table below shows Colfax's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,333 | 47.62% |
| Female | 1,466 | 52.38% |
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Colfax, WA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 52.38% females and 47.62% males in Colfax, WA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Colfax city as compared to the nation.
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Colfax, WA population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.38% of total population being female.
Colfax, WA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Colfax, WA, there are less men than women. The Colfax, WA gender ratio is 90.9:100 i.e. 90.9 men to 100 women (0.909).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Colfax, WA gender ratio by age
In Colfax, WA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 68.4 boys per 100 girls (68.4:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 26.6 males per 100 females (26.6:100).
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.
Colfax, WA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Colfax, WA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 37 | 99 | 0.37 |
| 5 to 9 years | 70 | 84 | 0.83 |
| 10 to 14 years | 66 | 71 | 0.93 |
| 15 to 19 years | 94 | 60 | 1.57 |
| 20 to 24 years | 54 | 21 | 2.57 |
| 25 to 29 years | 107 | 45 | 2.38 |
| 30 to 34 years | 27 | 93 | 0.29 |
| 35 to 39 years | 87 | 170 | 0.51 |
| 40 to 44 years | 120 | 53 | 2.26 |
| 45 to 49 years | 102 | 46 | 2.22 |
| 50 to 54 years | 43 | 47 | 0.91 |
| 55 to 59 years | 146 | 83 | 1.76 |
| 60 to 64 years | 171 | 195 | 0.88 |
| 65 to 69 years | 69 | 74 | 0.93 |
| 70 to 74 years | 87 | 67 | 1.30 |
| 75 to 79 years | 12 | 104 | 0.12 |
| 80 to 84 years | 10 | 53 | 0.19 |
| 85 years and over | 31 | 101 | 0.31 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.374 i.e. 37.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.877 i.e. 12.3 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.307 i.e. 30.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
Colfax, WA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 171. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 195.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are same. The above comparison also shows that there are 24 more females than males, in the age group 60-64 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
FIGURE 2
Colfax, WA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (171) | Female # 60-64 years (195).
Under the age of 5, there are 37 boys and 99 girls in Colfax, WA. Thus there are 62 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 171 males and 195 females in Colfax, WA. Thus there are 24 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 31 males and 101 females.
Things to know
What percent of Colfax, WA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Colfax, WA population of 2,799, 52.38% percent are females.
What percentage of Colfax, WA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Colfax, WA population of 2,799, 47.62% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Colfax, WA?
In Colfax, WA, the male to female ratio is 90.9:100 i.e. 90.9 men to 100 women (0.909).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates