Forest Heights, MD population by gender
The table below shows Forest Heights's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,394 | 52.78% |
| Male | 1,247 | 47.22% |
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Forest Heights, MD population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 52.78% females and 47.22% males in Forest Heights, MD.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Forest Heights town as compared to the nation.
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Forest Heights, MD population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.78% of total population being female.
Forest Heights, MD gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Forest Heights, MD, there are less men than women. The Forest Heights, MD gender ratio is 89.5:100 i.e. 89.5 men to 100 women (0.895).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Forest Heights, MD gender ratio by age
In Forest Heights, MD, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 89.8 boys per 100 girls (89.8:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 57 males per 100 females (57:100).
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 Heights, MD gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Forest Heights, MD.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 51 | 27 | 1.89 |
| 5 to 9 years | 133 | 141 | 0.94 |
| 10 to 14 years | 99 | 139 | 0.71 |
| 15 to 19 years | 62 | 68 | 0.91 |
| 20 to 24 years | 131 | 46 | 2.85 |
| 25 to 29 years | 77 | 44 | 1.75 |
| 30 to 34 years | 19 | 57 | 0.33 |
| 35 to 39 years | 118 | 183 | 0.64 |
| 40 to 44 years | 87 | 45 | 1.93 |
| 45 to 49 years | 46 | 109 | 0.42 |
| 50 to 54 years | 62 | 70 | 0.89 |
| 55 to 59 years | 38 | 61 | 0.62 |
| 60 to 64 years | 162 | 74 | 2.19 |
| 65 to 69 years | 20 | 98 | 0.20 |
| 70 to 74 years | 61 | 87 | 0.70 |
| 75 to 79 years | 36 | 66 | 0.55 |
| 80 to 84 years | 22 | 70 | 0.31 |
| 85 years and over | 23 | 9 | 2.56 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.889 i.e. 188.9 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 2.189 i.e. 118.9 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 2.556 i.e. 255.6 senior men per 100 senior women.
Forest Heights, MD population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 162. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 183.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Forest Heights, MD population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (162) | Female # 35-39 years (183).
Under the age of 5, there are 51 boys and 27 girls in Forest Heights, MD. Thus there are 24 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 162 males and 74 females in Forest Heights, MD. Thus there are 88 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 23 males and 9 females.
Things to know
What percent of Forest Heights, MD is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Forest Heights, MD population of 2,641, 52.78% percent are females.
What percentage of Forest Heights, MD is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Forest Heights, MD population of 2,641, 47.22% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Forest Heights, MD?
In Forest Heights, MD, the male to female ratio is 89.5:100 i.e. 89.5 men to 100 women (0.895).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates