Forest County, PA population by gender
The table below shows Forest County's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,377 | 34.16% |
| Male | 4,582 | 65.84% |
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Forest County, PA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 34.16% females and 65.84% males in Forest County, PA.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the Forest County county as compared to the nation.
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Forest County, PA population by gender.
There is a considerable majority of male population, with 65.84% of total population being male.
Forest County, PA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Forest County, PA, there are more men than women. The Forest County, PA gender ratio is 192.8:100 i.e. 192.8 men to 100 women (1.928).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Forest County, PA gender ratio by age
In Forest County, PA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 80.8 boys per 100 girls (80.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 73.9 males per 100 females (73.9:100).
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.
Forest County, PA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Forest County, PA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 102 | 176 | 0.58 |
| 5 to 9 years | 84 | 109 | 0.77 |
| 10 to 14 years | 37 | 116 | 0.32 |
| 15 to 19 years | 149 | 52 | 2.87 |
| 20 to 24 years | 360 | 58 | 6.21 |
| 25 to 29 years | 562 | 71 | 7.92 |
| 30 to 34 years | 459 | 90 | 5.10 |
| 35 to 39 years | 336 | 79 | 4.25 |
| 40 to 44 years | 406 | 112 | 3.62 |
| 45 to 49 years | 230 | 140 | 1.64 |
| 50 to 54 years | 284 | 158 | 1.80 |
| 55 to 59 years | 361 | 201 | 1.80 |
| 60 to 64 years | 380 | 254 | 1.50 |
| 65 to 69 years | 258 | 230 | 1.12 |
| 70 to 74 years | 249 | 218 | 1.14 |
| 75 to 79 years | 169 | 102 | 1.66 |
| 80 to 84 years | 81 | 79 | 1.03 |
| 85 years and over | 75 | 132 | 0.57 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.580 i.e. 58 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.496 i.e. 49.6 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.568 i.e. 56.8 senior men per 100 senior women.
Forest County, PA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 562. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 254.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Forest County, PA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (562) | Female # 60-64 years (254).
Under the age of 5, there are 102 boys and 176 girls in Forest County, PA. Thus there are 74 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 380 males and 254 females in Forest County, PA. Thus there are 126 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 75 males and 132 females.
Things to know
What percent of Forest County, PA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Forest County, PA population of 6,959, 34.16% percent are females.
What percentage of Forest County, PA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Forest County, PA population of 6,959, 65.84% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Forest County, PA?
In Forest County, PA, the male to female ratio is 192.8:100 i.e. 192.8 men to 100 women (1.928).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates