Douglas, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows Douglas town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 4,895 | 54.24% |
| Male | 4,129 | 45.76% |
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Douglas, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 54.24% females and 45.76% males in Douglas, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Douglas town town as compared to the nation.
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Douglas, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 54.24% of total population being female.
Douglas, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Douglas, Massachusetts, there are less men than women. The Douglas, Massachusetts gender ratio is 84.4:100 i.e. 84.4 men to 100 women (0.844).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Douglas, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In Douglas, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 84.7 boys per 100 girls (84.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 22.2 males per 100 females (22.2:100).
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.
Douglas, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Douglas, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 158 | 128 | 1.23 |
| 5 to 9 years | 218 | 228 | 0.96 |
| 10 to 14 years | 305 | 357 | 0.85 |
| 15 to 19 years | 321 | 444 | 0.72 |
| 20 to 24 years | 212 | 262 | 0.81 |
| 25 to 29 years | 151 | 277 | 0.55 |
| 30 to 34 years | 288 | 256 | 1.12 |
| 35 to 39 years | 144 | 163 | 0.88 |
| 40 to 44 years | 347 | 458 | 0.76 |
| 45 to 49 years | 407 | 300 | 1.36 |
| 50 to 54 years | 223 | 334 | 0.67 |
| 55 to 59 years | 332 | 386 | 0.86 |
| 60 to 64 years | 341 | 417 | 0.82 |
| 65 to 69 years | 407 | 239 | 1.70 |
| 70 to 74 years | 161 | 233 | 0.69 |
| 75 to 79 years | 38 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 80 to 84 years | 47 | 141 | 0.33 |
| 85 years and over | 29 | 202 | 0.14 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.234 i.e. 123.4 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.818 i.e. 18.2 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.144 i.e. 14.4 senior men per 100 senior women.
Douglas, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 407. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 458.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Douglas, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 45-49 years (407) | Female # 40-44 years (458).
Under the age of 5, there are 158 boys and 128 girls in Douglas, Massachusetts. Thus there are 30 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 341 males and 417 females in Douglas, Massachusetts. Thus there are 76 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 29 males and 202 females.
Things to know
What percent of Douglas, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Douglas, Massachusetts population of 9,024, 54.24% percent are females.
What percentage of Douglas, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Douglas, Massachusetts population of 9,024, 45.76% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Douglas, Massachusetts?
In Douglas, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 84.4:100 i.e. 84.4 men to 100 women (0.844).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates