Gig Harbor, WA population by gender
The table below shows Gig Harbor's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5,376 | 45.11% |
| Female | 6,541 | 54.89% |
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Gig Harbor, WA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 54.89% females and 45.11% males in Gig Harbor, WA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Gig Harbor city as compared to the nation.
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Gig Harbor, WA population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 54.89% of total population being female.
Gig Harbor, WA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Gig Harbor, WA, there are less men than women. The Gig Harbor, WA gender ratio is 82.2:100 i.e. 82.2 men to 100 women (0.822).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Gig Harbor, WA gender ratio by age
In Gig Harbor, WA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 111.7 boys per 100 girls (111.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 53.4 males per 100 females (53.4:100).
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.
Gig Harbor, WA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Gig Harbor, WA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 334 | 376 | 0.89 |
| 5 to 9 years | 583 | 216 | 2.70 |
| 10 to 14 years | 273 | 433 | 0.63 |
| 15 to 19 years | 288 | 386 | 0.75 |
| 20 to 24 years | 364 | 322 | 1.13 |
| 25 to 29 years | 208 | 227 | 0.92 |
| 30 to 34 years | 273 | 486 | 0.56 |
| 35 to 39 years | 259 | 359 | 0.72 |
| 40 to 44 years | 276 | 362 | 0.76 |
| 45 to 49 years | 367 | 285 | 1.29 |
| 50 to 54 years | 136 | 350 | 0.39 |
| 55 to 59 years | 477 | 453 | 1.05 |
| 60 to 64 years | 303 | 317 | 0.96 |
| 65 to 69 years | 316 | 427 | 0.74 |
| 70 to 74 years | 315 | 422 | 0.75 |
| 75 to 79 years | 246 | 449 | 0.55 |
| 80 to 84 years | 211 | 281 | 0.75 |
| 85 years and over | 147 | 390 | 0.38 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.888 i.e. 88.8 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.956 i.e. 4.4 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.377 i.e. 37.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
Gig Harbor, WA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 583. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 486.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Gig Harbor, WA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 5-9 years (583) | Female # 30-34 years (486).
Under the age of 5, there are 334 boys and 376 girls in Gig Harbor, WA. Thus there are 42 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 303 males and 317 females in Gig Harbor, WA. Thus there are 14 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 147 males and 390 females.
Things to know
What percent of Gig Harbor, WA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Gig Harbor, WA population of 11,917, 54.89% percent are females.
What percentage of Gig Harbor, WA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Gig Harbor, WA population of 11,917, 45.11% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Gig Harbor, WA?
In Gig Harbor, WA, the male to female ratio is 82.2:100 i.e. 82.2 men to 100 women (0.822).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates