Harker Heights, TX population by gender
The table below shows Harker Heights's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16,449 | 49.79% |
| Female | 16,587 | 50.21% |
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Harker Heights, TX population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 50.21% females and 49.79% males in Harker Heights, TX.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Harker Heights city as compared to the nation.
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Harker Heights, TX population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.21% of total population being female.
Harker Heights, TX gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Harker Heights, TX, there are less men than women. The Harker Heights, TX gender ratio is 99.2:100 i.e. 99.2 men to 100 women (0.992).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Harker Heights, TX gender ratio by age
In Harker Heights, TX, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 116.4 boys per 100 girls (116.4:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 53.6 males per 100 females (53.6:100).
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.
Harker Heights, TX gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Harker Heights, TX.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 936 | 970 | 0.96 |
| 5 to 9 years | 2,108 | 750 | 2.81 |
| 10 to 14 years | 1,578 | 1,584 | 1.00 |
| 15 to 19 years | 1,195 | 1,817 | 0.66 |
| 20 to 24 years | 942 | 696 | 1.35 |
| 25 to 29 years | 941 | 1,223 | 0.77 |
| 30 to 34 years | 820 | 1,107 | 0.74 |
| 35 to 39 years | 1,568 | 1,268 | 1.24 |
| 40 to 44 years | 1,522 | 1,444 | 1.05 |
| 45 to 49 years | 900 | 1,417 | 0.64 |
| 50 to 54 years | 980 | 789 | 1.24 |
| 55 to 59 years | 1,083 | 1,043 | 1.04 |
| 60 to 64 years | 498 | 577 | 0.86 |
| 65 to 69 years | 733 | 821 | 0.89 |
| 70 to 74 years | 364 | 423 | 0.86 |
| 75 to 79 years | 96 | 313 | 0.31 |
| 80 to 84 years | 71 | 227 | 0.31 |
| 85 years and over | 114 | 118 | 0.97 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.965 i.e. 96.5 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.863 i.e. 13.7 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.966 i.e. 96.6 senior men per 100 senior women.
Harker Heights, TX population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 2,108. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 1,817.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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Harker Heights, TX population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 5-9 years (2,108) | Female # 15-19 years (1,817).
Under the age of 5, there are 936 boys and 970 girls in Harker Heights, TX. Thus there are 34 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 498 males and 577 females in Harker Heights, TX. Thus there are 79 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 114 males and 118 females.
Things to know
What percent of Harker Heights, TX is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Harker Heights, TX population of 33,036, 50.21% percent are females.
What percentage of Harker Heights, TX is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Harker Heights, TX population of 33,036, 49.79% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Harker Heights, TX?
In Harker Heights, TX, the male to female ratio is 99.2:100 i.e. 99.2 men to 100 women (0.992).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates