Dickson City, PA population by gender
The table below shows Dickson City's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,755 | 45.72% |
| Female | 3,271 | 54.28% |
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Dickson City, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 54.28% females and 45.72% males in Dickson City, PA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Dickson City borough as compared to the nation.
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Dickson City, PA population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 54.28% of total population being female.
Dickson City, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Dickson City, PA, there are less men than women. The Dickson City, PA gender ratio is 84.2:100 i.e. 84.2 men to 100 women (0.842).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Dickson City, PA gender ratio by age
In Dickson City, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 69.6 boys per 100 girls (69.6:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 35.2 males per 100 females (35.2:100).
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.
Dickson City, PA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Dickson City, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 150 | 158 | 0.95 |
| 5 to 9 years | 142 | 191 | 0.74 |
| 10 to 14 years | 201 | 325 | 0.62 |
| 15 to 19 years | 79 | 132 | 0.60 |
| 20 to 24 years | 59 | 60 | 0.98 |
| 25 to 29 years | 167 | 177 | 0.94 |
| 30 to 34 years | 182 | 125 | 1.46 |
| 35 to 39 years | 107 | 119 | 0.90 |
| 40 to 44 years | 283 | 252 | 1.12 |
| 45 to 49 years | 197 | 200 | 0.99 |
| 50 to 54 years | 216 | 293 | 0.74 |
| 55 to 59 years | 194 | 210 | 0.92 |
| 60 to 64 years | 193 | 216 | 0.89 |
| 65 to 69 years | 164 | 178 | 0.92 |
| 70 to 74 years | 122 | 238 | 0.51 |
| 75 to 79 years | 196 | 104 | 1.88 |
| 80 to 84 years | 82 | 109 | 0.75 |
| 85 years and over | 21 | 184 | 0.11 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.949 i.e. 94.9 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.894 i.e. 10.6 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.114 i.e. 11.4 senior men per 100 senior women.
Dickson City, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 283. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 325.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Dickson City, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 40-44 years (283) | Female # 10-14 years (325).
Under the age of 5, there are 150 boys and 158 girls in Dickson City, PA. Thus there are 8 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 193 males and 216 females in Dickson City, PA. Thus there are 23 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 21 males and 184 females.
Things to know
What percent of Dickson City, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Dickson City, PA population of 6,026, 54.28% percent are females.
What percentage of Dickson City, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Dickson City, PA population of 6,026, 45.72% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Dickson City, PA?
In Dickson City, PA, the male to female ratio is 84.2:100 i.e. 84.2 men to 100 women (0.842).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates