East Petersburg, PA population by gender
The table below shows East Petersburg's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,564 | 56.04% |
| Male | 2,011 | 43.96% |
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East Petersburg, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 56.04% females and 43.96% males in East Petersburg, PA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the East Petersburg borough as compared to the nation.
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East Petersburg, PA population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 56.04% of total population being female.
East Petersburg, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In East Petersburg, PA, there are less men than women. The East Petersburg, PA gender ratio is 78.4:100 i.e. 78.4 men to 100 women (0.784).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
East Petersburg, PA gender ratio by age
In East Petersburg, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 47.1 boys per 100 girls (47.1:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 214.5 males per 100 females (214.5:100).
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.
East Petersburg, PA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for East Petersburg, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 37 | 163 | 0.23 |
| 5 to 9 years | 70 | 220 | 0.32 |
| 10 to 14 years | 68 | 72 | 0.94 |
| 15 to 19 years | 123 | 223 | 0.55 |
| 20 to 24 years | 0 | 44 | |
| 25 to 29 years | 25 | 100 | 0.25 |
| 30 to 34 years | 194 | 148 | 1.31 |
| 35 to 39 years | 142 | 35 | 4.06 |
| 40 to 44 years | 187 | 266 | 0.70 |
| 45 to 49 years | 233 | 113 | 2.06 |
| 50 to 54 years | 176 | 232 | 0.76 |
| 55 to 59 years | 148 | 108 | 1.37 |
| 60 to 64 years | 99 | 222 | 0.45 |
| 65 to 69 years | 132 | 203 | 0.65 |
| 70 to 74 years | 108 | 239 | 0.45 |
| 75 to 79 years | 136 | 114 | 1.19 |
| 80 to 84 years | 61 | 28 | 2.18 |
| 85 years and over | 72 | 34 | 2.12 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.227 i.e. 22.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.446 i.e. 55.4 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 2.118 i.e. 211.8 senior men per 100 senior women.
East Petersburg, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 233. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 266.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
East Petersburg, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 45-49 years (233) | Female # 40-44 years (266).
Under the age of 5, there are 37 boys and 163 girls in East Petersburg, PA. Thus there are 126 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 99 males and 222 females in East Petersburg, PA. Thus there are 123 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 72 males and 34 females.
Things to know
What percent of East Petersburg, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total East Petersburg, PA population of 4,575, 56.04% percent are females.
What percentage of East Petersburg, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total East Petersburg, PA population of 4,575, 43.96% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in East Petersburg, PA?
In East Petersburg, PA, the male to female ratio is 78.4:100 i.e. 78.4 men to 100 women (0.784).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
